Media Streaming Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$97,500–$130,700 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jul 11, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $114k
$84k most similar roles pay here $220k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $130,875–$204,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 167 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$196,900 across 164 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Media Streaming Engineer

The Media Streaming Engineer role at the CPO - Distribution Operations team requires a senior professional with expertise in AI and automation to enhance media review and publishing workflows. This engineer will design and deploy AI-driven solutions for asset validation, quality control, metadata tagging, and file transfer across distributed locations, ensuring operational reliability and security. Key responsibilities include architecting scalable cloud-based workflows, integrating external partner technologies like AWS and Lucidlink, and collaborating with product, production, and post-production teams to optimize media asset prep and delivery processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in AI-assisted production technology, proficiency in Python and JSON, and knowledge of digital video/audio standards such as UHD, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Atmos. Experience with tools like ffmpeg, MediaInfo, and Adobe Premiere is preferred, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy AI automation workflows to optimize production processes.
  • Identify and implement new automation solutions for asset validation and quality control.
  • Maintain multi-agent systems ensuring data integrity and operational reliability.
  • Develop scalable cloud-based workflows for media preparation and post-production.
  • Integrate external partner solutions to enhance automation and data throughput.
  • Serve as primary escalation point for diagnosing complex audio/video issues.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in QC, automation, pipeline tools, or AI-assisted production/post-production technology.
  • Proficiency with AI agent frameworks and AWS services (including EC2) for cloud-based automation workflows.
  • Strong understanding of digital video/audio specifications and standards (UHD, HDR, Dolby Vision, Atmos).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure.
  • Familiarity with Python and JSON-based data structures.
  • Outstanding communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
  • Experience with SaaS database products, content management systems, and high-speed transfer services preferred.

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