Video Distribution Engineer II
Core
Supporting, optimizing, and evolving compression and digital distribution platforms for millions of viewers across web, mobile, and connected TV.
Role type
Mid-level IC video distribution engineer
Builds
Compression and transport infrastructure for broadcast and streaming
Domain
Media streaming and video distribution
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
troubleshooting compressed/uncompressed video workflows, MPEG/JPEG encoding/transcoding/multiplexing/encryption/transport streams, media distribution systems (SCTE, satellite/linear), modern video transport protocols (SRT, RTP, Zixi, HLS), SMPTE ST 2110, SDI-based video transport, system monitoring/alerting, performance tuning
Preferred skills
Python/scripting for automation, cloud/hybrid video distribution architectures, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs), AI/ML tools for log analysis, 4K HDR/HDR10+/JPEGXS
Technologies
SRT, RTP, Zixi, HLS, SMPTE ST 2110, SDI, SCTE
Responsibilities
Act as escalation point for complex broadcast/distribution system issues, maintain compression and transport infrastructure, identify root causes and implement long-term fixes, conduct system validation and performance analysis, take ownership of specific pipeline components, analyze dashboards and logs to identify performance gaps, provide guidance to junior engineers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
