Senior Media Systems Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of technology powering generation, monetization, and distribution of linear and digital video/audio content
Experience at the crossroads between hardware and software-based technology
Ability to act as a technical leader, making recommendations to management and Executive Leadership to advance Disney’s technical posture
Experience working with vendors and industry trade organizations to define and evolve industry standards and solutions
Expertise in systems including Playout Technology, Studios, Production Control Rooms, Remote Production, Post-Production, Contribution/Distribution Systems, Networking, Cloud Compute, Production Software, and Virtual Environments
Knowledge of advancements such as SMPTE ST 2110, 4K, UHD HDR, JPEGxs, NDI, ProRes Raw, H.265, AV1, multi-resolution support (720p/1080/4K/UHD/HDR), metadata conversion, audio mapping, system outages, and microservices architecture tuning

Responsibilities

Responsible and play the lead role for technical implementation of traditional broadcast production systems and cloud-based infrastructure supporting content acquisition, production, encoding, decoding, and content distribution across multiple DE&E Technology networks (linear, digital, and streaming platforms)
Take lead role on projects to modernize legacy media production infrastructure systems to support advancements such as SMPTE ST 2110, 4K, UHD HDR, JPEGxs, NDI, ProRes Raw, H.265, AV1, including multi-resolution support across broadcast facilities (720p/1080/4K/UHD/HDR), metadata conversion, audio mapping, system outages, microservices architecture tuning, and related technical problems
Take lead role and coordinate the construction of facilities, upgrades, and the installation of equipment including core routing
Lead and own all aspects of the design and build of Disney’s most impactful projects
Leverage experience to create documentation, procedures, and standards that drive technological development
Work closely with management and Executive Leadership to make recommendations and advance Disney’s technical posture
Work with vendors and industry trade organizations to define and evolve industry standards and solutions impacting the business

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Media Systems EngineeringHardwareSoftwareContent AcquisitionContent ProductionContent DistributionSystems Integration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Senior Media Systems Engineer role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Senior Media Systems Engineer role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are needed for the Senior Media Systems Engineer position?

Candidates need a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of hardware and software-based technology for media systems, including Playout Technology, Studios, Production Control Rooms, Remote Production, Post-Production, Contribution/Distribution Systems, Networking, Cloud Compute, Production Software, and Virtual Environments.

What is the company culture like at Disney for this engineering role?

The team consists of Storytellers and Innovators, Creators and Builders, Entertainers and Engineers, focused on marrying technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, drive innovation, and advance Disney's media portfolio globally.

What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Media Systems Engineer role?

Strong candidates act as technical leaders responsible for design and implementation, work closely with management and Executive Leadership, collaborate with vendors and industry organizations to evolve standards, and lead the design and build of Disney’s most impactful solutions.