Media Engineer II

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote, USA · The Woodlands, TX Posted 76 days ago
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TL;DR

As a Media Engineer II at Disney+, you will join a dynamic team focused on sustaining and enhancing the technology infrastructure that powers content creation, production, and distribution across various platforms. Your day-to-day responsibilities include resolving complex technical issues affecting production and broadcast systems, conducting diagnostic testing, and participating in system maintenance and upgrades. You will work with microservices, DevOps tools, and cloud-based storage and compute infrastructures like AWS and Azure, while also ensuring compliance with SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video streaming environments. With a strong background in live media production sustainment and experience with technologies such as Python scripting and Evertz software control systems, you will contribute to the development of long-term plans that enhance production capabilities and integrate all systems to meet business goals. This role demands proficiency in troubleshooting IP-based equipment, studio technology, and transmission systems, along with a proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.

Skills

Python AWS DevOps SMPTE Azure NodeJS Bash PowerShell MPEG2 MPEG4 HEVC JPEG_2000 JPEG_XS Evertz VistaLink Magnum Nielsen AutoCAD Imagine_Communications Grass_Valley Avid Adobe Viz Dalet Riedel Lawo Calrec AWS_S3 AWS_EC2

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting production, broadcast, and content distribution across DEE networks.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot streaming audio/video signals in SDI and IP 2110 environments.
  • Manage third-party service providers to enforce agreed-upon scopes of services.
  • Develop long-range plans for future media technology needs within budget guidelines.
  • Specify and procure equipment, supplies, and materials for Media technology systems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on broadcast systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in sustaining live media production and distribution environments.
  • Proficient with microservices, DevOps tools, and cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, Azure).
  • Knowledge of SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming.
  • Experience with compression techniques like MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting IP-based broadcast equipment and studio technology systems.

Market check

Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $123,000–$192,955.

Peer median band

$123,000–$192,955

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$126,800–$190,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 107 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,650–$192,650 across 100 roles with salary data.

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