Broadcast Engineer, Live Broadcast Technology

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Broadcast

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks a Broadcast Engineer to build and support live broadcast infrastructure. This role involves developing and maintaining remote and distributed systems for live signal acquisition, processing, and distribution, utilizing software-defined networks and modern broadcast technologies (ST-2110, NMOS, etc.). Responsibilities include designing and supporting LiPoPs and BOCs, troubleshooting live event issues, managing cloud and hardware video infrastructure, optimizing workflows, and collaborating with various teams and external partners. The position requires deep expertise in broadcast technologies, networking, and problem-solving, with a focus on building scalable and reliable live streaming solutions for Netflix's growing live programming.
Must have:
  • 8+ years live broadcast engineering experience
  • IP-based & virtualized workflows expertise
  • ST-2110, NMOS, PTP, JPEG-XS knowledge
  • Broadcast workflow technology expertise
  • Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
  • Strong communication & project management skills
Good to have:
  • Networking & broadcast certifications
  • AWS, Linux/Windows command-line expertise
  • Open-source multimedia framework experience
  • Cloud infrastructure experience
  • Programming language (Java, Go, Python) experience
  • Unix/shell scripting, SQL knowledge
  • Web technologies & microservices architecture experience

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About the role

In this role, you will help Netflix build the foundation infrastructure for our Live Broadcast Technology group. As a Broadcast Engineer, you will work in collaboration with the Broadcast Operations & Transmission and Broadcast Systems teams on developing a remote and distributed end-to-end infrastructure for live signal acquisition, inspection, validation, and distribution, heavily relying on software-defined networks and software development practices.

You will impact multiple areas of the live event lifecycle and lead innovative approaches for broadcast engineering practices assisting on the build of repeatable and consistent workflows as we scale our live streaming efforts. 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support innovative and reliable live broadcast technological and operational workflows, coordinating with production, transmission, integration and Netflix live streaming pipeline teams and beyond to ensure production requirements are met for all of Netflix’s live programming.

  • Work on the design, build and support Netflix Live Ingest Points of Presence (LiPoPs) and Broadcast Operations Centers (BOCs).

  • Act as the escalation point for live event technical issues, taking an active, hands-on role in supporting higher-profile live events remotely and onsite.

  • Monitor and manage cloud-based and hardware-based video infrastructure. Provide analysis and remediation of any issues in the video workflow.

  • Manage, build, and evolve ground ingest capabilities, including signal acquisition, inspection, validation, and standardization.

  • Identify opportunities for technical and operational efficiencies throughout the broadcast airchain, pursuing solutions from the discovery and project planning phases through to implementation.

  • Represent Netflix in broadly scoped live production-focused partnerships, maintaining productive relationships that will ensure the success of Netflix's live projects.

  • Be able to work with flexible hours based on the live events schedule.

  • Develop and maintain live system documentation.

  • Some travel will be required to support Netflix’s live technical systems and live events, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in live Broadcast Engineering, from support to system design and integration.

  • Experience with IP-based and virtualized workflows and modern broadcast core technologies such as ST-2110 and NMOS, PTP, JPEG-XS, UHD and HDR workflows, SRT, AVC/HEVC, and Zixi.

  • Deep expertise in broadcast workflow technology and concepts surrounding transmission and contribution feeds, routing, format validation and conversion, closed captioning, SCTE104/35, playout, record, storage, intercom, and monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies and solutions.

  • Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals, ability to support, maintain & troubleshoot IP-based 2110 workflows and consult on network design.

  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with end users, process and product owners, developers, systems engineers, technical and non-technical internal and external partners, and various levels of management including executives.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrent multi-quarter projects from inception to the first day of business, including managing third-party vendors.

Nice-to-have

  • Networking and broadcast industry certifications (CompTIA Network+, Arista/Cisco technology, SBE certifications, AVIXA CTS, etc)

  • Expertise in AWS, command line operations (Linux/Windows), and open-source multimedia frameworks.

  • Experience with cloud-based infrastructure

  • Experience with at least one programming language (Java, Go, Python)

  • Experience in Unix (or Unix-based systems), shell scripting, and good SQL knowledge

  • Experience with web technologies and distributed systems with microservices architecture

is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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