Sr. Systems Engineer at NBCUniversal

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Broadcast Technology, System-Level Troubleshooting, Windows Operating System, Linux Operating System, Infrastructure-As-Code, Video Signal Flow, Audio Signal Flow, Network Troubleshooting, Public Cloud Infrastructure, Private Cloud Infrastructure, NDI, SRT, RTMP, Graphics, Audio Mixing, Video Switchers

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our 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 BS in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience in broadcast technology Detail-oriented and resourceful with a drive to learn 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 Experienced with creating overview and detail-level conceptual drawings and written documentation Previous experience with broadcast production systems (Graphics, audio mixing, video switchers, ect) Experience communicating with internal clients to gather requirements and show case new workflows PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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 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. #LI-remote 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 [email protected]. 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. Business Segment: Operations & Technology Compensation: USD105000 - USD135000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Sr. Systems Engineer will become a subject matter expert on production workflows and evaluate vendor software and solutions through proof of concept testing. They will also contribute to infrastructure and configuration repositories and conduct thorough testing of new and updated systems.