Principal Media Streaming Engineer
Core
Lead technical role designing, implementing, and enhancing video encoding and processing workflows for Disney's on-demand video products (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN).
Role type
Principal Media Streaming Engineer (VOD)
Builds
VOD processing and encoding supply chain, automation tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions for millions of global subscribers.
Domain
Media Streaming / Video Encoding / OTT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
VOD processing and encoding workflows, video codecs (H.264, H.265, AV1), audio codecs and containers (AAC, Dolby Atmos), command-line video tools (FFmpeg, MP4Box), ABR/OTT technologies (HLS, DASH, CMAF), video fundamentals (resolution, HDR), scripting (Python, BASH, Ruby), automation tooling, REST API, data visualization (Grafana, Datadog), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), technical documentation.
Preferred skills
Backend and Frontend UI development, React/Vue, quality control (QC) systems, CI/CD pipelines for media, DAI workflows in OTT, machine learning/AI, content protection and DRM, database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
Responsibilities
Design and build automation tools for metrics reporting and operational insights; develop solutions to streamline operational workflows; drive initiatives to enhance VOD processing reliability and performance; create scripts to reduce manual intervention; build monitoring and alerting systems; partner with development teams on feature requests and system optimizations; evaluate and integrate new encoding technologies; provide technical guidance and mentorship; document workflows and standard operating procedures.
Seniority
Principal, lead technical contributor with strategic vision and mentorship
