Disney
Media Systems Engineer II
Burbank, CA, USA · Mid · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$95k-$128kDetected 4 days ago
PythonRubyBashPowerShellVue.jsNode.jsAWSAzureCloud PlatformsSupply ChainAutoCADSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringControlsVideo ProductionAR/VRCommunicationCollaborationCompTIA
About the role
- Analyze and troubleshoot streaming audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP 2110 essence flow routing environments.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding technology facilities with a focus on maximizing the integration of all systems to meet business, marketing, and entertainment goals.
Responsibilities
- Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
- The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.
- Manage third-party service providers by enforcing the agreed upon scope of services within the various signed service agreements (i.e., full time, freelance, union agencies, maintenance providers, contractors, service providers, etc.).
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate technical staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
- Specify and procure equipment, supplies and materials for Media technology systems within budget guidelines; receive and maintain equipment and supplies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent major, and/or equivalent work experience.
- Scripting proficiency will be an advantage (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell)
- Knowledge and experience with integrating, implementing, or refreshing broadcast control room equipment, including familiarity with modern broadcast cabling infrastructure used in broadcast environments.
- Knowledge and experience with on-prem and cloud-based storage and compute infrastructure platforms and current technological offerings.
- At least one foundational cloud certification required, including but not limited to
- At least one foundational cloud certification required, including but not limited to Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.
Nice to have
- Knowledge and experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS.
- Knowledge and experience with Evertz software control systems such as frame control via VistaLink or Magnum, EQX/EXE routers, and their monitoring software VLPRO, SDVN, VIP, VUE, MVP.
- Knowledge and experience with Nielsen (NACAT), VANC equipment, Linear Acoustics, and other related systems.
- Knowledge and experience with coordinated receiver decoders IRDs, core devices, edge devices, timing of video and audio systems, audio and video media file formats are a plus.
Skills
- Analyze and troubleshoot cloud platforms as necessary.
Compensation
- The hiring range for this position in California is $95,300 to $127,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week.
Benefits
- The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Company info
- More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories.
- ABC News…and many more.
- These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.
- We are Storytellers and Innovators.
- We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
- We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
- The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney's EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.
This listing is sourced directly from Disney's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.