L‑Acoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live events. From world-class artists on tour, to major music festivals in every genre, to opening and closing ceremonies of planetary sporting events, we are the trusted choice of event professionals who require extreme reliability and fidelity show after show.
Designed and manufactured in Europe, and available in 80 countries globally, L-Acoustics employs over 1300 people worldwide, with 20% of team resources devoted to R&D and application. Our products are built to the highest professional and sustainable standards, which we, continue to define and elevate.
Job Description
L‑Acoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live and fixed installed applications. From world-class artists to major music festivals of every genre, to opening and closing ceremonies of sports events, we are the trusted choice!
Our APAC application team is looking for an Application Engineer based in South-East Asia preferably in Malaysia to provide operational support to our network of clients and end-users. To guarantee their projects’ success at every stage through a premium customer experience. They provide sound system design support to venues, system engineers, audio consultants, and architects using our proprietary software: Soundvision. The Application Project team also provides on-site support to system and mixing engineers during festivals, tours, special events, musicals, and more.
- Maintain and develop relationships with key APAC consultants and engineers.
- Market development through outstanding technical expertise for consultants, integrators, venue owners and end users.
- Provide Sound system theory, practice, safe operation training development and administration.
- Provide Sound system design, specification and documentation for Install and Touring applications
- Sound system commissioning, measurement and verification.
- Realize on-site acoustical and mechanical verification/measurement.
- Conduct training and product demonstration.
- Elaborate and conduct technical presentations.
- Support for Products, applications, safe operation and software
- Provide written technical mission reports
- Brand representation within the field of fixed Installation and Touring APAC Market
What you will need to be successful
The Application Engineer, APAC, must develop professional relationships with consultants, contractors and engineers and draw upon this experience in order to direct the appropriate advice and support. He possesses an expert knowledge of sound design modeling and measurement procedures.
- Minimum 8 years of work experience in Pro Audio industry.
- In-depth knowledge of the APAC Installation and Touring Pro Audio market.
- Bachelor/Master/Engineering Degree preferred
- Experienced in modeling (EASE) and common measurement tools (SMAART) preferred
- Practical PA system design and operation for touring and/or corporate touring market
- Experienced in AUTOCAD preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in English - Mandarine is a plus
A portfolio of previous work is required with application
Location and Travel:
- Applicant must reside in South-East Asia, Preferably Malaysia and be authorized to work in these countries.
- Average expected travel is 50-75%
What we offer
At L-Acoustics, newcomers are welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive environment that blends technological excellence with human-centered values. New team members benefit from the following:
- 1 day of remote work per week
- Comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family.
- Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement
- A collaborative, international work environment driven by innovation.
- Employee events and initiatives that foster community and creativity.
- Access to the company’s CSE (Comité Social et Économique), offering cultural, leisure, and social benefits.
- A strong focus/emphasis on work-life balance
- L-Acoustics supports personal/professional development, diversity, and community engagement—ensuring that every newcomer feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive from day one.
Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years of work experience in the professional audio industry
- In-depth knowledge of the APAC installation and touring professional audio market
- Practical PA system design and operation experience for touring and/or corporate touring markets
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in English
- Residence in Southeast Asia, preferably Malaysia
- Authorization to work in the relevant Southeast Asian country
- Portfolio of previous work
- Bachelor's, master's, or engineering degree
- Experience with EASE modeling and common measurement tools such as SMAART
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Mandarin language skills
L-Acoustics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about L-Acoustics and has not been reviewed or approved by L-Acoustics.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual profit-sharing is highlighted, with historical figures in France reportedly substantial, and performance-based raises are part of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive local healthcare packages are standard, with 24/7 global wellbeing and mental health support via assistance programs.
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Flexible Benefits — Workplace flexibility is supported in certain roles, including hybrid arrangements and home-office days, tailored by country and position.
L-Acoustics Insights
What We Do
L-Acoustics is renowned for developing innovative sound systems and technologies that elevate the listening experience. Founded in France in 1984, L-Acoustics currently employs 800 team members worldwide, with headquarters in Paris, Los Angeles, London, and Singapore. Recognized for pioneering the line source array, L-Acoustics continues to shape the future of sound with solutions such as the L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology, which offers 3D multi-dimensional audio. L-Acoustics also provides exceptional concert-grade sound systems and immersive sound spaces for residential and architectural environments. In recognition of introducing these groundbreaking creative technologies, L-Acoustics was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020 and 2023. L-Acoustics sound systems can be heard around the globe in venues like the Hollywood Bowl and the Philharmonie de Paris, at the world's top-grossing festivals such as Coachella and Tomorrowland, international special events like the World Expo 2020 and World Cup 2022, and on tour with world-class artists such as Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Arctic Monkeys, and Jacky Cheung, and in the Las Vegas residencies of Katy Perry, Adele, and more.
