Compression Engineer
Core
Maintain primary and secondary compression systems and ancillary systems for 24/7/365 video service distribution to broadcasters globally.
Role type
Broadcast Compression Engineer
Builds
Reliable video transmission and distribution for Warner Bros. Discovery and Eurosport brands
Domain
Broadcast engineering, video compression, IP transport
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
MPEG4 encoding, DigiCipher, PowerVu, baseband video, video over IP, cloud-based video delivery, signal flow analysis, system drawing interpretation, diagnostic testing, equipment repair, SNMP monitoring, vendor management
Preferred skills
Television production process, satellite distribution, RF uplink technology, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, LucidChart, Drawing.io
Technologies
MPEG4, DigiCipher, PowerVu, IP transport, SNMP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, LucidChart, Drawing.io
Responsibilities
Implement, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot linear and ADHOC compression and encoding systems; Respond to equipment outages and technical problems; Provide engineering support to Distribution Monitoring and Control Center systems; Support Technical Live Events team for global event contribution; Perform monitoring and maintenance of Video IP distribution platforms; Conduct diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement of compression subsystems; Create and implement standard operating procedures and test plans.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC