Worked on stabilizing audio processing within the Godot core repository by addressing a bug related to node lifecycle management. Focused on ensuring that audio processing routines only invoked can_process() when nodes were properly integrated into the scene tree, which reduced unnecessary function calls and mitigated potential runtime instability. This solution improved the reliability of audio features in Godot by refining the interaction between scene graph management and audio processing logic. The work was implemented in C++ and leveraged expertise in both audio processing and game development, demonstrating a methodical approach to debugging and maintaining core engine functionality rather than introducing new features.