Broadcast Media IP Engineer
Core
Implementation, operation, and optimization of IP-based media systems for real-time video workflows in cloud-native and traditional broadcast environments.
Role type
Senior IC Broadcast Media IP Engineer
Builds
Scalable, high-performance media systems supporting live and linear workflows across on-site, cloud, and IP-based platforms.
Domain
Broadcast media, IP networking, cloud infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Video codecs (MPEG-TS, H.264/H.265, AAC), IP transport protocols (RTP, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, RIST), streaming protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH), media processing systems (FFmpeg, AWS Elemental, Harmonic, CommScope), Linux systems, scripting (Python, Bash), monitoring and observability tools
Preferred skills
Broadcast automation and playout systems, SCTE standards, containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes), IP media transport architectures (multicast, timing), fiber/IP contribution systems
Technologies
AWS Media Services, FFmpeg, Elemental, Harmonic, CommScope, AWS, Python, Bash, Docker, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable media systems for live/linear workflows; Operate and optimize cloud-based media services and broadcast playback infrastructure; Own ingest, encoding, processing, and transport workflows; Deploy and support video processing systems across cloud and hybrid environments; Monitor system health, signal integrity, and transport streams; Respond to incidents and perform root cause analysis; Partner with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency and system scalability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
