MrBeast
Media Systems Engineer
Raleigh, NC · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
PythonBashPowerShellAWSGCPAzureDockerLinuxIncident ResponseSystems EngineeringTCP/IPDNSFirewallCiscoPremiere ProDaVinci ResolveAvidVideo ProductionCompTIA
About the role
- MrBeast produces more content - and generates more footage - than almost any studio on the planet.
- Behind every video is a serious infrastructure operation: petabyte-scale storage, high-bandwidth editorial networks, deep archives, and a data center that never gets to take a day off.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain multi-tier storage infrastructure (primary, nearline, and archive) for raw camera footage and finished assets
- Manage LTO tape library operations end to end: archival writes, verification/checksums, restores, offsite rotation, and media lifecycle
- Support and improve backup and disaster recovery strategy across on-prem and cloud tiers
- Build and administer Linux and Windows servers, virtualization platforms, and core services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)
- Perform hands-on data center work during Greenville visits: racking, cabling, hardware lifecycle, and facility upgrades
- Support high-bandwidth editorial and production networks: VLANs, subnets, routing/switching, and firewall policies
- Troubleshoot and optimize network performance for video editing, media transport, and file-acceleration workflows
- Partner with the team on network design for new builds and studio expansion
- This is your opportunity to lead the team that decides how those moments come to life across every screen.
Requirements
- Frequent travel to Greenville, NC required
- 5+ years of systems engineering / systems administration experience in media & entertainment - studio, network, broadcast, or post-production environments (e.g., DreamWorks, NBCUniversal, Netflix, or comparable)
- Deep hands-on experience with archival workflows and LTO tape libraries (Quantum, Spectra Logic, or similar) and archive software (Archiware, SGL, or equivalent)
Nice to have
- Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Storage+, AWS, or Avid ACSR, Netapp Ontap
- Experience with MAM/DAM platforms (Iconik, CatDV, or similar) and file-acceleration tools (Signiant, Aspera)
- Familiarity with editorial applications and codecs (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer
- UHD/HDR pipelines)
- Live production or live-streaming infrastructure experience
- Scripting beyond the basics - API integrations, Docker, infrastructure automation, Python, Bash etc.
- Full-time position based in Raleigh, NC
- Frequent travel to our Greenville, NC studio is required
Skills
- Administer SAN/NAS and shared editorial storage platforms, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and monitoring
Compensation
- Competitive Salary
Benefits
- The Perks, Why Work On the MrBeast Team
- Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
- Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
Company info
- Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most watched person in the world. Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube. With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives. At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.
- Media Systems Engineer
- About the Role
- Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most watched person in the world.
- Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube.
- With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives.
- At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change.
- Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.
- We are redefining what entertainment and storytelling look like at global scale.
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