Qube Cinema

Provides DCI-compliant digital cinema solutions

Mastering Engineer - Audio & Video

Video Production & Editing +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Audio Engineering, Film Technology, Media Technology, Electronics, or a related discipline.
Three to five years of relevant experience in audio/video post-production, mastering, broadcast operations, or digital cinema workflows.
Practical experience in professional audio/video processing and quality control.
Understanding of digital video formats, codecs, resolutions, aspect ratios, frame rates, 2K/4K mastering, DCP workflows, HDR/SDR, and color management.
Familiarity with ProRes, DPX, TIFF, EXR, MXF, JPEG 2000, color spaces, transfer functions, gamma, bit depth, and chroma subsampling.
Understanding of digital audio formats, sample rates, bit depth, channel layouts, synchronization, stereo, 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos, PCM audio, and theatrical audio delivery requirements.
Ability to identify audio defects and perform technical audio quality control.
Willingness to work rotational day and night shifts and provide weekend and holiday support when required.

Responsibilities

Perform video mastering, transcoding, and format conversion for theatrical and digital distribution.
Handle 2K and 4K content in professional media formats, including ProRes, DPX, TIFF, EXR, and MXF.
Understand color spaces, gamma curves, HDR/SDR workflows, DCI XYZ, DCI-P3, Rec.709, Rec.2020, and PQ.
Perform aspect ratio management, scaling, reframing, resizing, and frame-rate conversion as required.
Support HDR and SDR mastering workflows, including tone mapping and color space conversions.
Ensure accurate image presentation, color consistency, resolution, and frame-rate compliance.
Identify and troubleshoot video artifacts, black frames, flickering, scaling errors, and other visual anomalies.
Perform audio quality control, synchronization checks, and audio mastering for theatrical content.
Work with PCM WAV audio, including stereo, 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos deliverables.
Verify channel mapping, channel assignment, channel order, and audio configuration.
Identify audio sync issues, clipping, distortion, unwanted noise, pops, clicks, and audio dropouts.
Perform audio level analysis and verify peak levels against applicable delivery specifications.
Ensure accurate audio-to-video synchronization and correct audio track configuration.
Troubleshoot audio compatibility and playback issues.
Create, package, and validate 2K and 4K Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs).
Work with SMPTE and Interop DCP formats as required by client specifications.
Handle Flat, Scope, and Full Container formats, ensuring correct image scaling and framing.
Perform DCP packaging and encryption where required.
Validate CPL, PKL, asset references, subtitles, audio tracks, frame rates, and package integrity.
Apply DCI specifications and relevant SMPTE standards for digital cinema delivery.
Troubleshoot DCP ingest, validation, playback, and compatibility issues.
Perform audio/video quality control on source and final deliverables, ensuring picture, sound, subtitles, frame rates, and content integrity.
Identify, document, and report technical issues using mastering, playback, and analysis tools, with clear recommendations.
Prepare quality control reports, maintain mastering records, and ensure deliverables meet client specifications and quality standards.
Coordinate with colorists, mastering engineers, quality control operators, and client services to ensure smooth project delivery.
Manage multiple projects, troubleshoot media and workflow issues, and meet delivery timelines.
Maintain accurate project documentation, metadata, and delivery records while adhering to quality standards and driving workflow improvements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with DaVinci Resolve, Colorfront Transkoder, easyDCP, Pro Tools or other professional audio tools, DCP validation and analysis tools, MediaInfo, FFmpeg, or equivalent media analysis utilities.
DCP mastering experience.
Experience with theatrical content, film distribution, or cinema exhibition.
Experience with HDR mastering, Dolby Vision, and IMF workflows.
Knowledge of DCI/SMPTE standards and subtitle/caption validation.
Familiarity with Linux/macOS environments and media troubleshooting.

Mastering Engineer – Audio & Video
Department: Digital Cinema / Content Mastering
Location: Chennai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–5 Years
Industry: Digital Cinema, Film Post-Production, Broadcast & Media

1. Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Mastering Engineer with expertise in Audio and Video to join our content mastering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of audio/video processing, digital cinema mastering, quality control, and professional media workflows.
The candidate will be responsible for processing, mastering, validating, and delivering content for theatrical exhibition and other distribution platforms while ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
The role requires flexibility to work in rotational shifts and provide weekend support when required to meet operational and delivery schedules.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Video Mastering & Processing

Perform video mastering, transcoding, and format conversion for theatrical and digital distribution.
Handle 2K and 4K content in formats such as ProRes, DPX, TIFF, EXR, MXF, and other professional media formats.
Understand color spaces, gamma curves, HDR/SDR workflows, DCI XYZ, DCI-P3, Rec.709, Rec.2020, and PQ.
Perform aspect ratio management, scaling, reframing, resizing, and frame-rate conversion as required.
Support HDR and SDR mastering workflows, including tone mapping and color space conversions.
Ensure accurate image presentation, color consistency, resolution, and frame-rate compliance.
Identify and troubleshoot video artifacts, black frames, flickering, scaling errors, and other visual anomalies.

B. Audio Mastering & Processing

Perform audio QC, synchronization checks, and audio mastering for theatrical content.
Work with PCM WAV audio, including stereo, 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos deliverables.
Verify channel mapping, channel assignment, channel order, and audio configuration.
Identify audio sync issues, clipping, distortion, unwanted noise, pops, clicks, and audio dropouts.
Perform audio level analysis and verify peak levels against applicable delivery specifications.
Ensure accurate audio-to-video synchronization and correct audio track configuration.
Troubleshoot audio compatibility and playback issues.

C. DCP Creation & Digital Cinema Mastering

Create, package, and validate 2K and 4K Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs).
Work with SMPTE and Interop DCP formats as required by client specifications.
Handle Flat, Scope, and Full Container formats, ensuring correct image scaling and framing.
Perform DCP packaging and encryption where required.
Validate CPL, PKL, asset references, subtitles, audio tracks, frame rates, and package integrity.
Understand DCI specifications and relevant SMPTE standards for digital cinema delivery.
Troubleshoot DCP ingest, validation, playback, and compatibility issues.

D. Quality Control (QC) & Technical Validation

Perform audio/video QC on source and final deliverables, ensuring picture, sound, subtitles, frame rates, and content integrity.
Identify, document, and report technical issues using mastering, playback, and analysis tools, with clear recommendations.
Prepare QC reports, maintain mastering records, and ensure deliverables meet client specifications and quality standards.

E. Workflow Management & Technical Support

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including colorists, mastering engineers, QC operators, and client services to ensure smooth project delivery.
Manage multiple projects, troubleshoot media/workflow issues, and meet delivery timelines.
Maintain accurate project documentation, metadata, and delivery records while adhering to quality standards and driving workflow improvements.

3. Required Technical Skills
Video and Mastering

Understanding of digital video formats, codecs, resolutions, aspect ratios, and frame rates.
Knowledge of 2K/4K mastering, DCP workflows, HDR/SDR, and color management.
Familiarity with ProRes, DPX, TIFF, EXR, MXF, and JPEG 2000 formats.
Understanding of color spaces, transfer functions, gamma, bit depth, and chroma subsampling.

Audio and Mastering

Understanding of digital audio formats, sample rates, bit depth, channel layouts, and synchronization.
Knowledge of stereo, 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos workflows.
Ability to identify audio defects and perform technical audio QC.
Understanding of PCM audio and theatrical audio delivery requirements.

Software and Tools
Experience with one or more of the following tools is preferred:

DaVinci Resolve
Colorfront Transkoder
easyDCP
Pro Tools or other professional audio tools
DCP validation and analysis tools
MediaInfo, FFmpeg, or equivalent media analysis utilities

4. Qualifications & Experience

Degree or diploma in Audio Engineering, Film Technology, Media Technology, Electronics, or a related discipline.
3–5 years of relevant experience in audio/video post-production, mastering, broadcast operations, or digital cinema workflows.

Practical experience in professional audio/video processing and quality control.
DCP mastering experience is an advantage.
Experience with theatrical content, film distribution, or cinema exhibition is preferred.

5. Shift Requirements & Work Flexibility

Must be willing to work in rotational shifts, including day and night shifts, based on operational requirements.
Must be available to provide weekend and holiday support when required to meet client commitments and delivery deadlines.

6. Preferred Additional Skills

Experience with HDR mastering, Dolby Vision, and IMF workflows.
Knowledge of DCI/SMPTE standards and subtitle/caption validation.
Familiarity with Linux/macOS environments and media troubleshooting.

9. Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in audio/video mastering, an eye for visual quality, an ear for audio defects, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.
Candidates with experience in DCP mastering, professional media processing, and technical QC will be preferred.
The candidate must be flexible with rotational shifts and willing to provide weekend support based on operational needs.
Application: Interested candidates may submit their updated resume highlighting their relevant experience, technical skills, software proficiency, and digital cinema or post-production experience.

About the Company

Qube Cinema

Provides DCI-compliant digital cinema solutions

Qube Cinema provides end-to-end digital cinema technology and solutions for exhibitors, filmmakers, and post-production houses. Its products, like the Qube XP I Server and Qube Xi 4K Integrated Media Block, are hardware-software platforms that store, manage, and playback DCI-compliant content, handling encryption, scheduling, and on-screen delivery. The company differentiates itself through deep cross-domain expertise in film, video, audio, and computer tech, plus a practical, installation-focused approach that expands electronic delivery, including reference deployments in Malaysia. Its goal is to enable a global, seamless digital cinema ecosystem by offering reliable, DCI-compliant hardware and software that make electronic delivery and theatrical exhibition easier and more affordable.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chennai, India
Founded: 1986

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