Compression Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery UK

Sterling, VA, United States
On-site
Maintain compression systems 24/7/365
Video over ip and cloud technologies
Mpeg4 encoding technologies
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Compression Engineer to maintain and support video compression systems for their broadcasting operations. The role demands strong technical expertise in video transmission and compression, along with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Job Summary

  • The Compression Engineering team is responsible for the aggregation and distribution of video services to affiliate broadcasters across multiple continents.
  • This role involves maintaining primary and secondary compression systems, state-of-the-art monitoring systems, and fiber distribution systems on a 24/7/365 basis.
  • The position requires broad experience across Broadcast disciplines, knowledge of compression formats, and a deep understanding of baseband video, video over IP, and cloud-based technologies.

Matching Summary

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Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Compression Engineer to maintain and support video compression systems for their broadcasting operations. The role demands strong technical expertise in video transmission and compression, along with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain compression systems 24/7/365
  • Video over IP and cloud technologies
  • MPEG4 encoding technologies
  • DigiCipher and PowerVu systems
  • IP theory and operation

Nice-to-have

  • Television production process understanding
  • Satellite distribution knowledge
  • SNMP monitoring systems experience
  • System drawing skills

Key Requirements

  • 4-6 years of experience
  • Solid knowledge of baseband video, audio, and metadata
  • Knowledge of transmission system signal flow
  • Foundational knowledge of cloud-based architecture
  • Basic knowledge of architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Legal right to work in the United States

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