Optomi
Job Description
Optomi, in partnership with a large entertainment and media company, is seeking a Media Engineer to ensure the stability, sustainment, and performance of live media production and distribution environments. The right candidate will possess strong technical expertise across broadcast standards, IP-based media workflows, cloud platforms, and studio systems, with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues and integrate new technologies with minimal supervision. What the Right Candidate Will Enjoy Tackling complex technical challenges with autonomy and confidence. Ensuring live production environments remain stable, efficient, and reliable. Being a key contributor to seamless system integration and forward-looking technology planning. Collaborating with a strong team while influencing decisions at the strategy, program, and project levels. Working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment with opportunities to innovate and solve problems creatively. Making a measurable impact on broadcast and media operations, knowing your expertise directly drives production success. Experience of the Right Candidate 3+ years in live media production/distribution environments, ensuring uptime, sustainment, and technical stability. Proficiency with SMPTE standards (e.g., ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEEE 1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104) with relevant certification preferred. Knowledge of on-prem and cloud-based storage/compute platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with at least one foundational certification (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate). Hands-on experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, JPEG XS. Familiarity with Evertz software systems (VistaLink, Magnum, VLPRO, SDVN, VIP, VUE, MVP, EQX/EXE routers). Experience with major vendor solutions in asset management, transcoding/encoding, file-based workflows, graphics, NAS/SAN. Exposure to IRDs, core/edge devices, A/V timing and sync, and multiple audio/video media formats. Ability to create, read, and interpret AutoCAD or similar technical documentation tools. Proven troubleshooting expertise in one or more of the following: IP-based broadcast equipment
(routers, switchers, audio boards, processors, encoders/decoders, scalers, playback systems) Studio technology
(cameras, video walls, VR set technology, lighting, image processing, touch screens) File-based workflows
(cloud or on-prem Media Asset Management, encoding, distribution) Cloud technologies
(AWS S3/Glacier, EC2 compute services) Physical ability to climb ladders, work on elevated structures/roofs, operate aerial lifts; valid driver’s license required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is a plus (or equivalent experience). Responsibilities of the Right Candidate Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting production, broadcast, and content distribution across DEEPT networks. Monitor and maintain system health, applying patches, updates, and preventative maintenance. Analyze and troubleshoot streaming signals in SDI and IP 2110 routing environments. Manage third-party service providers (contractors, freelancers, maintenance partners, agencies). Train, evaluate, and mentor technical staff. Specify, procure, and maintain equipment and supplies within budget guidelines. Contribute to long-term planning for media technology and capital improvements. Develop and implement policies/procedures to integrate systems and meet business, marketing, and entertainment objectives. Support upgrades to hardware, software, and workflows under guidance from senior engineers. Participate in complex engineering projects, ensuring accurate system and workflow documentation. Deliver training and development sessions for peers and junior engineers. Provide operational support for production/distribution systems across enterprise and partner properties. Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Information Technology Industries : Entertainment Providers, Technology, Information and Media, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Benefits : Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)
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Optomi, in partnership with a large entertainment and media company, is seeking a Media Engineer to ensure the stability, sustainment, and performance of live media production and distribution environments. The right candidate will possess strong technical expertise across broadcast standards, IP-based media workflows, cloud platforms, and studio systems, with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues and integrate new technologies with minimal supervision. What the Right Candidate Will Enjoy Tackling complex technical challenges with autonomy and confidence. Ensuring live production environments remain stable, efficient, and reliable. Being a key contributor to seamless system integration and forward-looking technology planning. Collaborating with a strong team while influencing decisions at the strategy, program, and project levels. Working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment with opportunities to innovate and solve problems creatively. Making a measurable impact on broadcast and media operations, knowing your expertise directly drives production success. Experience of the Right Candidate 3+ years in live media production/distribution environments, ensuring uptime, sustainment, and technical stability. Proficiency with SMPTE standards (e.g., ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEEE 1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104) with relevant certification preferred. Knowledge of on-prem and cloud-based storage/compute platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with at least one foundational certification (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate). Hands-on experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, JPEG XS. Familiarity with Evertz software systems (VistaLink, Magnum, VLPRO, SDVN, VIP, VUE, MVP, EQX/EXE routers). Experience with major vendor solutions in asset management, transcoding/encoding, file-based workflows, graphics, NAS/SAN. Exposure to IRDs, core/edge devices, A/V timing and sync, and multiple audio/video media formats. Ability to create, read, and interpret AutoCAD or similar technical documentation tools. Proven troubleshooting expertise in one or more of the following: IP-based broadcast equipment
(routers, switchers, audio boards, processors, encoders/decoders, scalers, playback systems) Studio technology
(cameras, video walls, VR set technology, lighting, image processing, touch screens) File-based workflows
(cloud or on-prem Media Asset Management, encoding, distribution) Cloud technologies
(AWS S3/Glacier, EC2 compute services) Physical ability to climb ladders, work on elevated structures/roofs, operate aerial lifts; valid driver’s license required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is a plus (or equivalent experience). Responsibilities of the Right Candidate Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting production, broadcast, and content distribution across DEEPT networks. Monitor and maintain system health, applying patches, updates, and preventative maintenance. Analyze and troubleshoot streaming signals in SDI and IP 2110 routing environments. Manage third-party service providers (contractors, freelancers, maintenance partners, agencies). Train, evaluate, and mentor technical staff. Specify, procure, and maintain equipment and supplies within budget guidelines. Contribute to long-term planning for media technology and capital improvements. Develop and implement policies/procedures to integrate systems and meet business, marketing, and entertainment objectives. Support upgrades to hardware, software, and workflows under guidance from senior engineers. Participate in complex engineering projects, ensuring accurate system and workflow documentation. Deliver training and development sessions for peers and junior engineers. Provide operational support for production/distribution systems across enterprise and partner properties. Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Information Technology Industries : Entertainment Providers, Technology, Information and Media, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Benefits : Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)
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