Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

Amazon Prime Video is a leading streaming service offering premium movies, TV shows, live sports, and original content.
Culver City, CA, USA
$127,400 - $212,800
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

Prime Video is seeking an experienced Video Systems Engineer to join their Media Systems Engineering team in Culver City. This role sits at the intersection of technology and entertainment, focusing on building and maintaining critical infrastructure for Amazon Studios globally. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of entertainment technology at one of the world's leading streaming platforms.

The role involves working with cutting-edge video transport systems and technologies, requiring expertise in both traditional broadcast systems and modern cloud-based solutions. You'll be part of a team that supports production and post-production partners, designing and implementing business-critical infrastructure that powers Prime Video's content creation and delivery pipeline.

As a Video Systems Engineer, you'll work with advanced technologies including SMPTE ST2110, AWS MediaServices, and various video transport protocols. The position requires both deep technical knowledge and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, from production teams to external vendors.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $127,400 to $212,800 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in video systems engineering who wants to impact how millions of people consume entertainment content.

The role offers the chance to work on transformative technology in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to pioneer innovative approaches while contributing to Amazon's strategic vision. You'll be supported by a talented team of peers and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the entertainment industry through technology.

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Responsibilities For Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

  • Be the lead subject matter expert on advanced, high resolution video transport systems
  • Design, deploy, maintain, and support media systems at Amazon Studios/Prime Video facilities
  • Act as the lead technical advisor for internal teams
  • Work with external vendors, telecoms, partners, and industry organizations
  • Collaborate with production and post production teams on next generation media transport mechanisms
  • Drive technology roadmaps and invent new video solutions

Requirements For Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of media, systems and/or video engineering experience in production, post-production, broadcast, or studio
  • In-depth knowledge of video and audio transport standards (SMPTE ST2110, NDI, Dante, JPEG XS, JPEG 2000)
  • Proficiency in commissioning, operating and maintaining Evertz ecosystem
  • In-depth knowledge of video systems
  • Experience with AWS MediaServices

Benefits For Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Total compensation package including equity and sign-on payments

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