Fox Corporation · 6 hours ago
Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$16K/yr - $185K/yrFox Corporation produces and distributes content through leading brands such as FOX News Media and FOX Sports. The Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer will build and maintain cutting-edge compression and digital distribution platforms, leveraging Machine Learning and AI to optimize video quality and automate content distribution.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNewsSports
Responsibilities
Acts as Tier 1 support for all on-air broadcast systems
Creates standard operating procedures and documentation to support the operations team in a 24/7 environment
Builds and maintains FOX’s compression and transport infrastructure
Conducts lab, performance, and system tests and prototype efforts to continually evolve FOX’s architecture and infrastructure
Supports the Media Control Center in day-to-day operations and assists users with technical issues or concerns
Partners with Engineering and Standards & Advanced Technology teams to develop groundbreaking technology solutions
Collaborates with operations teams and third-party vendors to develop strategy, product development, and road maps
Uses data to drive informed business decisions and continuously improve performance
Analyzes dashboards to optimize system security and testing, reduce bugs, and accelerate product delivery
Prioritizes Objectives and Key Results to motivate and align team efforts
Fosters a culture of continuous learning and technical growth
Contributes to a high-performing team environment
Mentors and develops junior engineers
Qualification
Required
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting compressed and uncompressed video workflows
Strong understanding of MPEG/JPEG decoding, encoding, transcoding, multiplexing, encryption/decryption, uplink/downlink, and master control
Expertise in SCTE insertion systems and media contribution/distribution workflows
Familiarity with on-prem test and measurement platforms and cross-team collaboration
Advanced knowledge of satellite and linear distribution systems, including deployment, monitoring, and data analysis
Leadership experience with new project deployment and technical testing/validation
Experience evolving infrastructure using SMPTE ST 2110 standards
Deep knowledge of SDI video transport and new codecs/compression standards (e.g., SRT, RTP, Zixi, HLS)
Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting, VLANs, and basic switch configuration
Ability to identify and troubleshoot network addressing issues
Proficiency in using LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate Python scripting for workflow automation and API integrations
Practical experience using AI tools for engineering and operations
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of video compression and codecs such as SMPTE ST 2110, JPEGXS, HEVC
Experience with emerging tech such as 4K HDR and HDR10+
Familiarity with industry standards including ATSC and SMPTE
Basic Linux administration (system configuration, scripting, CLI proficiency)
Solid experience with Windows OS setup, configuration, and support
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
A 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
Company
Fox Corporation
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group.
Founded in 1986
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.11B2025-09-08Post Ipo Secondary· $913.3M
2020-04-07Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2019-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Cheesbrough
Chief Executive Officer - Tubi Media Group
Andrew Croxson
Chief Financial Officer - Tubi Media Group & EVP, Strategy & Growth
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