Senior Engineer: Infield Software

at  MultiChoice Group

Designation:
Senior Engineer: Infield Software
Category:
Group Technology
Level:
Closing date:
31 May 2024
Position Type:
Permanent
Location:
MultiChoice Technology

EXPERIENCE

• At least 8 or more years of relevant experience in broadcasting and Pay TV environment
• Hands-on set-top box product development, integration, and product support experience
• Sufficient experience with IT Infrastructure and Networks
• Thorough knowledge of satellite, digital terrestrial, streaming, and IP devices and peripherals
• Sufficient knowledge of software security and compliance
• Experience in routers, servers and IP based devices

The infield software support team is responsible for ensuring software stability on all DTH, DTT, streaming, and other IP-based set-top boxes and consumer devices that are deployed by the MultiChoice Group in SA and the rest of Africa. This role ensures stability of all infield IP streaming devices incl. the DStv Streama and the different DStv Internet router variants. The role also interfaces with the field services teams on installation device issues, Sat>IP, SMATV and other infield installation systems issues. The role is also responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and stability of the infield decoder monitoring lab and its installed automation systems.