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Broadcast Operations Engineer (L4) - Live Broadcast Tech

Netflix · Los Angeles · On-site

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About Netflix

Watch Netflix movies & TV shows online or stream right to your smart TV, game console, PC, Mac, mobile, tablet and more. Backed by IVP and Redpoint.

About the role

In this role, you will manage day-to-day global live-streaming operations for Netflix. As a Live Broadcast Operations Engineer, you will mainly coordinate and execute live-focused initiatives based on collaboration with the Live Streaming Pipeline Engineering Team , Live On-Site Technical Managers, Production teams , and our Reliability Engineering teams.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of broadcast remote operations experience (preferably network level) in a coordination or supervisory role
  • Experience with video transport protocols such as SDI, SMPTE-2110, RTP, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, RIST, HLS, MPEG-DASH
  • Proficient in Video and Audio Compression technology
  • Understanding of nuances of remote production and the on-site technical operation
  • Knowledge of remote production facilities and equipment vendors
  • Deep understanding of MVPD-based linear ecosystem and working knowledge of OTT video distribution, contribution technology, and architecture
More about this role

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

In this role, you will manage day-to-day global live-streaming operations for Netflix. As a Live Broadcast Operations Engineer, you will mainly coordinate and execute live-focused initiatives based on collaboration with the Live Streaming Pipeline Engineering Team , Live On-Site Technical Managers, Production teams , and our Reliability Engineering teams.

You will impact multiple areas of the live event lifecycle, from the pitch & planning phase to testing and event launch days. You will lead innovation initiatives that bridge the gap between production, hardware, broadcast engineering, and our software engineering teams.

Coordination and partnership across multiple stakeholders and clients for the smooth execution of live-streaming events

Collaborate with contractors and in-house engineers for transmission...

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