Senior Broadcast System Engineer, Global Broadcast

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support our Global Broadcast Team . The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated individual with outstanding communications abilities and skilled in broadcast e ngineering. Duties include working with the broadcast engineering team to execute signal distribution requirements, assist in the technical implementation of complex projects, and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• S upport and manage technical aspects of internal broadcasts from a cloud studio

• Maintain studio equipment and manage integration to broadcast tools
• Follow signal flow diagrams, equipment lists, etc . to support show execution
• Act as a technical lead and on-site operational support for studio shows and support other broadcast engineers on technical implementation and delivery of complex projects
• Support external events and broa dcasts with a high degree of technical oversight
• Experience with s oftware automation and development for cloud production

• Ability to convert business requirements into an actional engineering plan
• Evaluation of new technology and industry trends
• Build project costing and engineering design specifications

Requirements

• 5+ y ears of Industry Experience in television broadcasting
• A clear understanding of all aspects of broadcast production
• Strong c loud management and engineering ability
• Knowledgeable about consumer streaming workflows and technologies

• Operational and engineering experience with traditional broadcast equipment
• Well organized, quick learner, and an e ffective communicator
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in support of live events
• Strong understanding on IP based transmission protocols
• Experience in f ull stack software development

• Front end framework – Ruby, React, angular etc.
• Core languages – Java, Python, javascript , Ruby etc.
• Database architecture – PostgresSQL , Dynamo etc.

• Ability to act as a technical project manager
• Support of live on-air broadcast operations

• Strong understanding of sports-based master control operations
• Strong understanding of video encoding and best practices

Pluses

• Experience with multiple streaming platforms and b asic knowledge of e ncoding, specifically cloud e ncoding and on-premise encoding
• Windows and Linux administrative skills
• Experience with Media Asset Management Systems
• Visio Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree