Media Systems Engineer II

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote, USA · Burbank, CA Posted 17 days ago $95,300–$127,800 / year
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TL;DR

The Media Systems Engineer II role within Disney’s Infrastructure Engineering team requires a candidate with 3+ years of experience in leading technical environments for live media production and distribution. This position involves architecting and designing systems that support the acquisition, production, storage, streaming, and distribution of content across various platforms. Day-to-day responsibilities include resolving complex issues affecting production and broadcast operations, analyzing streaming signals, managing third-party service providers, and training staff. Key skills include scripting proficiency in Python or similar languages, knowledge of SMPTE standards, experience with cloud infrastructure like AWS, and familiarity with media systems vendors such as Evertz and Grass Valley. The role demands a deep understanding of both hardware and software technologies used in the media industry to ensure high-quality content delivery at scale.

Skills

Python AWS Azure S3 Glacier EC2 MPEG2 MPEG4 HEVC JPEG_2000 JPEG_XS AutoCAD Perl Ruby Shell C C++ SMPTE_ST_292M SMPTE_ST_424M SMPTE_ST_2110 IEEE_1588 SMPTE_ST_2022_7 SCTE_104 Nielsen_NACAT VANC_Equipment Linear_Acoustics Imagine_Communications Grass_Valley Riedel Lawo Calrec Evertz Ross

What you'll do

  • Architect and design media technology environments for content acquisition and distribution.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting production and broadcast systems across networks.
  • Analyze streaming audio/video signals in SDI and IP 2110 essence flow routing environments.
  • Manage third-party service providers to ensure adherence to agreed-upon scopes of services.
  • Develop long-range plans for future media technology needs, including capital improvements.
  • Utilize system software health monitoring platforms to troubleshoot and repair system problems.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in leading technical environments for live media production and distribution.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Expertise in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based storage and compute infrastructure platforms; foundational cloud certification required.
  • Experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS.
  • Familiarity with major media systems vendors including asset management, transcoding, graphics, and NAS/SAN technologies.

Market check

Salary context

This $95,300–$127,800 range sits above 9% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,500–$194,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$129,575–$186,525

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 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,900–$190,300 across 110 roles with salary data.

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