Sr Systems Engineer

2 Days ago • 5 Years +

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Sr Systems Engineer needed for NBCUniversal's Production Application Engineering team. Must have 5+ years experience in broadcast technology, system-level troubleshooting of Windows or Linux operating systems, and experience with broadcast production systems. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code methodology is a plus.

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Production Application Engineering team is looking to fill the role of Sr Systems Engineer, joining the team to help drive improvements in workflow and technology adoption by our clients. This is a role which requires gathering project requirements from clients and implementing solutions from a combination of vendor offerings and internally developed solutions.

Production Engineering supports the technical infrastructure that drives studio and control room-based productions across NBCUniversal including News, Late Night Entertainment, and Digital. This infrastructure includes physical installation of turnkey hardware, network infrastructure & configuration, and public/private cloud systems. Within that group, the Production Application Engineering team focuses on initiatives like Virtualized Production Control Rooms, Augment Reality, and other Real-time Graphics applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Become a subject matter expert on production workflows
  • Evaluate vendor software and solutions via proof of concept (POC) testing
  • Work with vendors to develop roadmaps to meet internal goals
  • Contribute to infrastructure- and configuration-as-code repositories
  • Conduct thorough testing of new and updated systems & workflows
  • Be an escalation resource for other internal teams
  • Participate in an on-call rotation schedule for off-hours escalations

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in broadcast technology
  • Willingness and ability to work or be on-call outside business hours with limited notice based on production requirements
  • Familiarity with system-level troubleshooting of Windows or Linux operating systems
  • Previous experience with broadcast production systems (Graphics, audio mixing, video switchers, ect)
  • Experience communicating with internal clients to gather requirements and showcase new workflows

Desired Characteristics:

  • Interest in or previous experience with infrastructure-as-code methodology
  • Video and audio signal flow troubleshooting experience
  • Network or IT-related troubleshooting and familiarity with tools like Puppet, Wireshark, Powershell
  • Previous experience with public and private cloud infrastructure
  • Experience evaluating new products or technologies and making recommendations for implementation
  • Understanding of NDI, SRT, RTMP, and other steaming video formats
  • Desire to learn, adapt, and grow if a fast-paced environment 

Additional Requirements:

  • Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $105,000  - $135,000 

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner
consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance
Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles' County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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