An Audio Compression Developer designs and develops algorithms and software for reducing the size of audio files without significantly degrading their quality. They work on advanced coding techniques such as lossless and lossy compression, psychoacoustic modeling, and bitrate management. Their job also involves optimizing codes for different platforms and resolving any issues that arise. They may also work on creating new audio formats or improving existing ones. Their work is crucial in various sectors, including music streaming, telecommunications, broadcasting, and gaming, where high-quality audio needs to be delivered over limited bandwidth or storage capacities.