Manager, Compression Engineering

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Sterling, VA
Salary
$92,750–$172,250 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $181,506–$256,662 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $219k for comparable roles.

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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

Warner Bros. Discovery currently has 58 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,300–$245,700 across 24 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Compression Engineering

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The Manager, Compression Engineering is a senior people and technical leader responsible for the stability, evolution, and strategic direction of global compression and monitoring platforms. This role leads a multi-team engineering organization, overseeing service reliability, operational readiness, and long-term technology execution across a complex broadcast and IP distribution ecosystem. Key responsibilities include managing staff scheduling, maintaining standard operating procedures, conducting technology testing, and overseeing vendor relationships and budgets. The successful candidate will utilize deep expertise in MPEG technologies, baseband video/audio/metadata, and IP video transport. Required tools and systems include DigiCipher, PowerVu, and Harmonic. The role solves critical technical problems regarding scalable, resilient distribution for global broadcasts, live sports, and high-visibility premieres, ensuring consistent performance across global sites through robust monitoring, telemetry, and alerting frameworks.

Skills

Video Compression MPEG IP Video Transport Broadcast Distribution DigiCipher PowerVu Harmonic SNMP Cloud Engineering Telemetry Visio Lucidchart AutoCAD RF Uplink/Downlink Satellite Distribution IP Contribution Networks SOP’s

What you'll do

  • Lead a multi-team engineering organization responsible for global compression and monitoring platforms.
  • Manage the stability, operational readiness, and long-term technology execution of broadcast and IP distribution systems.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for system maintenance and emergency actions.
  • Conduct testing on new compression technologies and review system design documents like cable schedules and equipment layouts.
  • Establish standardized testing, acceptance, and deployment practices across all global regions.
  • Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, performance governance, and SLA accountability.
  • Own budget planning and financial oversight for hardware, software, cloud services, and lifecycle investments.
  • Ensure operational readiness for major global broadcasts, live sports, and high-visibility premieres.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in video compression, broadcast distribution, or related engineering disciplines.
  • 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including managers or senior-level engineers.
  • Deep expertise in MPEG technologies, baseband video/audio/metadata, and IP video transport.
  • Hands-on experience with DigiCipher, PowerVu, Harmonic, or comparable compression systems.
  • Strong strategic leadership, operational judgment, and executive-level communication skills.
  • Experience supporting 24/7/365 mission-critical environments with global scope.
  • On-site availability in Sterling, VA, including support during emergencies or major events.
  • Experience with cloud-based video, hybrid workflows, RF uplink/downlink, or SNMP-based monitoring (preferred).

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