Senior Media Systems Engineer - Hybrid Remote Opportunity

Join the Magic of Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology! We're seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Media Systems Engineer to drive the transformation of our media systems and infrastructure. As a technical leader, you will play a key role in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that power our global content production and distribution platforms. With a competitive salary range of $109,400 to $168,700 per year and a hybrid remote work model, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team and shape the future of media technology.

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining the way we create and deliver magical viewing experiences to audiences around the world. Our team of technologists is dedicated to designing and building the infrastructure that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. As a Senior Media Systems Engineer, you will be at the forefront of this innovation, working on projects that will modernize our legacy media production infrastructure and drive the adoption of new technologies such as SMPTE ST 2110, 4K, UHD HDR, and more.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Media Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of traditional broadcast production systems and cloud-based infrastructure that support content acquisition, production, encoding, decoding, and content distribution across multiple DE&E Technology networks. You will lead projects to modernize our legacy media production infrastructure systems, collaborate with vendors and industry trade organizations to define and evolve industry standards, and develop documentation, procedures, and standards that drive our technological development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical implementation of traditional broadcast production systems and cloud-based infrastructure
• Modernize legacy media production infrastructure systems to support advancements such as SMPTE ST 2110, 4K, UHD HDR, and more
• Collaborate with vendors and industry trade organizations to define and evolve industry standards
• Develop documentation, procedures, and standards that drive our technological development
• Lead and own all aspects of the design and build of Disney's most impactful projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of broadcast engineering experience
• BS in Engineering or Computer Science, or a minimum of 5 years' experience in broadcast facilities design and documentation
• Strong understanding of baseband/IP video, audio, and digital compression, transport systems, audio/video encoding/transcoding techniques and formats

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, HTTP, UDP, SSL, and SNMP
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell, C, or C++
• Familiarity with SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming environments

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range of $109,400 to $168,700 per year
• Hybrid remote work model
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Apply Now:

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and shape the future of media technology. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology!