Base: $163,100 to $228,600 depending on location; ...
10+ years of progressively complex experience
Expert knowledge of h.264, h.265, av1 codecs
Advanced scripting in python, bash, ruby
This role involves designing and deploying innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement across Disney's on-demand video products
Job Summary
This role involves designing and deploying innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement across Disney's on-demand video products.
The team partners with development groups to build comprehensive tooling and reporting solutions that ensure encoding capacity meets global business needs.
Candidates will lead proof-of-concept projects and provide technical guidance to enhance the reliability and scalability of the VOD processing ecosystem.
Matching Summary
This role involves designing and deploying innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement across Disney's on-demand video products.
Salary
Base: $163,100 to $228,600 depending on location; Bonus/Equity: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years of progressively complex experience
Expert knowledge of H.264, H.265, AV1 codecs
Advanced scripting in Python, BASH, Ruby
Experience with FFMPEG, MP4Box, MediaInfo
Deep understanding of HLS, DASH, CMAF protocols
Cloud platform experience AWS or GCP
Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
Nice-to-have
Frontend UI development with React or Vue
Machine learning and AI integration experience
CI/CD pipelines for media workflow automation
Content protection and DRM system knowledge
SQL and NoSQL database technologies
DAI workflows in OTT environments
Automated content verification and QC systems
Key Requirements
Minimum 10 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Deep knowledge of video fundamentals and audio codecs