Starz

Broadcast Media IP Engineer

Denver, CO (Greenwood Village) · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$120kDetected 30 days ago

TypeScriptPythonBashAWSCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesLinuxData AnalysisNetwork EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Job Description The Broadcast Media IP Engineer is responsible for the implementation, operation, and optimization of IP-based media systems across cloud-native and traditional broadcast environments.
All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.
In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Operate and optimize cloud-based media services alongside broadcast playback infrastructure, automation systems, scheduling platforms, M&C, and metadata services.
Own day-to-day ingest, encoding, processing, and transport workflows for live and linear content across IP-based environments.
Support playout systems and automation infrastructure to ensure continuity, synchronization, and reliability of service.
Implement and tune encoding, processing, and transport configurations to improve system performance, latency, and reliability.
Follow architectural standards and partner with senior engineers to improve system scalability, resiliency, and performance.
Support real-time media transport workflows and adaptive streaming processes where applicable.
Respond to incidents, perform structured troubleshooting, and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and network teams to resolve issues impacting media workflows and system performance.
Partner with broadcast operations, IP/network engineering, cloud infrastructure, and product teams to support and improve media workflows.
Work with vendors and partners to troubleshoot issues, validate integrations, and enhance platform capabilities.

5-8 years of experience in broadcast engineering, media workflows, or IP-based video environments.
Proven experience supporting live video workflows across on site, cloud and IP-based platforms.

Experience with broadcast automation, playout, or master control systems.
Familiarity with SCTE standards and IP-based signaling workflows.
Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Understanding of IP media transport architectures, including multicast and timing concepts.
Experience supporting fiber/IP contribution and real-time media transport systems.
Reliable, low-latency execution of IP-based media workflows across cloud and broadcast systems.
Rapid and effective troubleshooting of issues impacting live media workflows.
Continuous improvements in system stability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Strong knowledge of video codecs and formats (MPEG-TS, H.264/H.265, AAC).
Experience with IP-based media transport protocols (RTP, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, RIST).
Familiarity with streaming protocols and workflows (HLS, MPEG-DASH).
Hands-on experience with media processing systems (FFmpeg, AWS Elemental, Harmonic, CommScope or equivalent).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native media services.
Proficiency with Linux systems and scripting (Python, Bash).
Experience with monitoring and observability tools across distributed systems.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to operate independently.
Effective communication and collaboration across technical and operational teams.
Demonstrated ownership of systems and workflows, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

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