The Walt Disney Company · 3 months ago
Media Systems Engineer II
Burbank, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $128K/yr
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a global leader in entertainment and technology, seeking a Media Systems Engineer II to enhance their media technology environments. The role involves architecting and constructing platforms for content acquisition and distribution while resolving technical issues and managing service providers.
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Responsibilities
Architect, design, source, and construct media technology environments that allow DEEP&T Technology the ability to acquire, produce, store, stream, distribute our content
Resolve issues that affect production, broadcast, and content distribution across multiple DEEP&T networks including system outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems, and conduct diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement activities necessary to solve routine, specialized, and complex problems
Analyze and troubleshoot streaming audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP 2110 essence flow routing environments
Analyze and troubleshoot cloud platforms as necessary
Manage third-party service providers by enforcing the agreed upon scope of services within the various signed service agreements (i.e., full time, freelance, union agencies, maintenance providers, contractors, service providers, etc.)
Select, train, motivate and evaluate technical staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures
Specify and procure equipment, supplies and materials for Media technology systems within budget guidelines; receive and maintain equipment and supplies
Develop long range plans for future media technology needs, including capital improvements, to enhance production and distribution capabilities
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding technology facilities with a focus on maximizing the integration of all systems to meet business, marketing, and entertainment goals
Provide operational support of all activities related to operating, maintaining, and programming the audio and video production/distribution systems across the enterprise and other connected properties
Utilize system software health and performance monitoring platforms; troubleshoot and participate in repairing system problems and failures, participates in maintenance of systems, installs software patches, updates etc., to resolve and avoid service problems, and troubleshoots system problems as they relate to these services
Performs upgrades to system hardware and software workflows under the supervision of a more experienced engineer or supervisor
Participates in complex engineering projects at the direction of more experienced engineers
Reviews, maintains, and contributes to system/workflow documentation
Participates in training and development objectives. Conducts peer training and development sessions
Extraordinary influencer who is skilled at connecting the dots at the organization, strategy, program, project, and event levels. Able to persuade and change the thinking of others without damaging relationships
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth environment with minimal direction, delivering under tight deadlines while multitasking, prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to team members
Able to operate with limited resources, exhibit dispassionate critical-thinking, and creatively solve problems. Motivated and inventive, always finds a way forward—eternal optimist with a committed drive for contributing and making a difference
Any other duties needed to help achieve Business Objectives
Qualification
Required
3 years of demonstrated and relevant experience in leading others ensuring efficient design/build, uptime, and overall stability of the technical environments of live media production and distribution
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent major, and/or equivalent work experience
Scripting proficiency will be an advantage (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell)
Knowledge and experience with integrating, implementing, or refreshing broadcast control room equipment, including familiarity with modern broadcast cabling infrastructure used in broadcast environments
Proficient in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming environments with a current certification such as not limited to ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEE1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104, etc
Knowledge and experience with on-prem and cloud-based storage and compute infrastructure platforms and current technological offerings. At least one foundational cloud certification required, including but not limited to Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Knowledge and experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS
Knowledge and experience with Evertz software control systems such as frame control via VistaLink or Magnum, EQX/EXE routers, and their monitoring software VLPRO, SDVN, VIP, VUE, MVP
Knowledge and experience with major media systems and the vendors that supply them in areas such as asset management systems, file-based workflows, media acquisition, transcoding/encoding, graphics, and NAS/SAN technologies
Knowledge and experience with Nielsen (NACAT), VANC equipment, Linear Acoustics, and other related systems
Knowledge and experience with coordinated receiver decoders IRDs, core devices, edge devices, timing of video and audio systems, audio and video media file formats are a plus
Ability to create, read and interpret AutoCAD and other technical drawing/documentation tools
Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell, C or C++
Advanced track record for designing and building IP-based broadcast equipment including one or more of the following: Routers, switchers, audio boards, signal processors, encoder/decoder, video scalers, playback systems, etc
Studio Technology, video walls, cameras, VR set technology, image processing systems, touch screens, lighting, etc
File-based workflows like enterprise Media Asset Management systems (Cloud-based Cloud Compute or Local Network-based) including storage, compute, encode and distribution
Production control systems such as Imagine Communications or Grass Valley automation systems, Riedel trunking, Lawo, Calrec, Evertz, Ross and others
Transmission systems such as RF (Radio Frequency), Satellite Distribution, Fiber Distribution, etc
AWS Infrastructures and other cloud-based technologies including S3/Glacier storage and cloud compute (EC2) services
Physical requirements and work environment: Ability to climb ladders, work on raised structures and building roofs, operate aerial lift platforms and have valid driver's license
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-08
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