Content Systems Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type: Remote
Location: Glendale, CA · Fresno, CA · San Francisco, CA · Chicago, IL · Durham, NC
Salary: $129,300–$173,300 / yr
Posted: 24 days ago
Closes: Nov 13, 2026

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This role $151k

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This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$203,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 154 open roles on FindRole.

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The Content Systems Engineer role at Disney Entertainment's ABC Owned Television Stations (ABC OTV) is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting mission-critical cloud-native media systems. This engineer will drive the architecture and integration of scalable, secure, and resilient broadcast workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational reliability and support business goals. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge in media workflow orchestration systems like Telestream Vantage and IBM Aspera, along with expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS EC2, S3, and Lambda. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or PowerShell is essential, alongside familiarity with broadcast hardware and live video transport protocols. This role demands strong analytical skills, Tier 2/3 support experience, and the ability to manage third-party providers while influencing strategic direction.

Skills

AWS Python Telestream Vantage IBM Aspera Dalet Galaxy VMware NetApp Storage Dell EMC Isilon Adobe Creative Suite Maxon CINEMA 4D DaVinci Resolve SRT RTMP RTSP NDI

What you'll do

Architect and design cloud-native media systems for ABC OTV.
Implement standards and policies to ensure system reliability and security.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and maintain operational stability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance content workflows and support business goals.
Manage third-party providers and technology implementations for broadcast solutions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Broadcast Engineering, or equivalent experience
3 years of broadcast or post-production engineering experience
Advanced knowledge of media workflow and orchestration systems (Telestream Vantage, IBM Aspera, Dalet Galaxy)
Strong experience with cloud platforms and services (AWS EC2, S3, Lambda, AWS media services)
Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, PowerShell)
Familiarity with broadcast hardware and live video transport protocols
Demonstrated ability to design and implement cloud-native and hybrid workflows

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