Principal Broadcast Engineer, Amazon Live

Amazon is a global e-commerce and cloud computing company, known for its innovative approach to technology and customer service.
$164,500 - $284,300
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Principal Broadcast Engineer, Amazon Live

The Principal Broadcast Engineer will lead the studio engineering efforts for Amazon Live's Production Technical Operations team. This role involves collaborating with the Head of Production Operations & Strategy to design, implement, and maintain advanced production systems in the Herald Square studio and cloud environments. Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and deploying on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based production systems
  • Leading technical broadcast planning, including network planning, encoder validation, and contingency planning
  • Configuring and maintaining SDI video infrastructure and other production equipment
  • Developing cloud-based production systems and IT infrastructure for expanded control room support
  • Collaborating with Amazon Live teams to integrate new production systems and workflows
  • Writing business narratives and presenting strategies to leadership
  • Providing technical summaries and reviews of major events and broadcast issues
  • Leading Security Reviews and Product Roadmap Reviews for new solutions
  • Demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, excellent judgment, and passion for high standards

The role requires a strong background in broadcast technology, IT systems, and cloud computing, with the ability to innovate and implement superior workflow systems while building and leading a capable team.

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Responsibilities For Principal Broadcast Engineer, Amazon Live

  • Lead the Technical Operations team in designing and deploying on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-based production systems
  • Responsible for cross-team information sharing and technical training for new operating systems and technical solutions
  • Lead technical broadcast planning including network planning, encoder validation, and contingency planning
  • Configure and maintain SDI video sources and distribution infrastructure
  • Deploy and maintain cloud-based production systems and IT infrastructure
  • Collaborate with Amazon Live Product Team and Production on new workflows and features
  • Write and present business narratives to leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Provide technical summaries and reviews of major events and broadcast issues
  • Lead Security Reviews and Product Roadmap Reviews for new software/hardware solutions

Requirements For Principal Broadcast Engineer, Amazon Live

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  • 10+ years of experience in specific technology domains (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
  • Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences and at C-level, including training, workshops, publications
  • Extensive experience with broadcast TV standards, workflow, and technologies related to routing, switching, encoding, audio processing, and distribution
  • Technical IT background to maintain server-based digital video and audio control systems, graphics systems, automation systems, and associated software and hardware infrastructure

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