Advanced Systems Engineer, Broadcast & Live Production

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Atlanta, GA
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6 days ago
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About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company operating a broad portfolio of iconic content and brands including Warner Bros. film studio, HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, and Max streaming service. Industry: Media & Entertainment

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TL;DR · Advanced Systems Engineer, Broadcast & Live Production

The Advanced Systems Engineer joins the team to lead complex projects and provide subject matter expertise for broadcast and live production systems. This role involves designing and maintaining end-to-end signal flow architectures for live production facilities, managing video and audio routing infrastructures, and configuring broadcast control systems. The engineer will perform system design, quotation, and implementation, overseeing the integration of new systems while managing third-party vendor relationships. Key technologies include SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, JPEG XS, NDI, SRT, and IP transport technologies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex routing, timing, and synchronization issues, as well as developing monitoring strategies for signal integrity and path redundancy. The position supports both linear and non-linear productions, requiring proficiency in fiber optic technology, broadcast satellite systems, and virtualized compute storage infrastructure.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $160000 from 251 postings across 41 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and maintain end-to-end signal flow architectures for live production facilities.
  • Manage video and audio routing infrastructures including SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, and IP transport technologies.
  • Configure and support broadcast control systems, orchestration platforms, and software-defined networking solutions.
  • Develop monitoring strategies for signal integrity, path redundancy, and fault detection.
  • Lead infrastructure deployments, upgrades, proof-of-concept testing, and technology evaluations.
  • Provide Tier 3 escalation support and act as Incident Manager during high-profile live events.
  • Create detailed signal flow documentation, routing maps, and operational standards.
  • Perform system design, including equipment specification, bill of materials, and cost estimation.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of ten years of experience in live production projects and/or maintenance.
  • Eight to ten years of experience in advanced IT support/systems design that support live production.
  • In-depth knowledge of broadcast and live production systems, including traditional, software-defined, and cloud-based systems.
  • Demonstrated understanding of fiber optic technology and broadcast satellite systems.
  • Experience with virtualized compute/storage infrastructure, broadcast automation, and play-to-air broadcast systems (preferred).
  • Experience with live studio and master control environments, including an advanced understanding of Graphics for production (preferred).
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
  • Associate’s Degree with equivalent experience (preferred).

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