Lead Engineer

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

In This Role You’ll:

The Lead Engineer is a senior hands-on technical role in charge of the stability, scalability, and evolution of live broadcast, post-production, ingest, and archive systems across a complex media environment. This job is a mix of operations and engineering work. You'll provide expert advice and support for urgent problems. You also give technical advice for important steps that impact live productions and sharing content.

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience working in a live broadcast environment on an engineering team.
• 5+ years as a broadcast or media engineering subject matter expert
• Provide L2/L3 support for outages and escalations - troubleshoot and implement corrective actions to overcome technical issues impacting all post-production, ingest and archive workflows.
• Advanced knowledge of ingest, playout, post-production, and archive technology with an ability to deploy infrastructure from its initial design phase all the way to production.
• Significant experience with Windows Server, Linux, and Windows desktop operating systems, OS deployments, software packaging, image management, security patching and Group Policy

Bonus Skills:

• Advanced skillset supporting transcode farms, encoders and decoders, tape robots and related infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure (network switches, firewalls, TCP/IP, AD, DNS).
• Experienced with Docker and Kubernetes to manage containers and operate services in real-world environments.
• Experience in using and configuring cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud for live streaming, video editing, and archive storage, particularly in various environments.
• Ability to design, create and support workflows for content acquisition, content delivery and archive digitization.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise and broadcast storage such as Avid Nexis, Qumulo and TrueNAS.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise with asset management and content platforms including Mimir and Avid Interplay.
• Extensive experience supporting and optimizing GPU virtualization platforms such as Nutanix.
• Expertise with video formats, codecs, compression schemes and wrappers, video signals and protocols including SD, HD, UHD, HDR, SRT, NDI, RTSP.
• Scripting proficiency with Python, PowerShell or Bash.
• Ability to create clear and concise documentation that is understandable by a wide range of stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge with remote access tools such as Leostream, Teradici or similar.
• Advanced experience with monitoring tools such as Zabbix or New Relic.
• Proven track record with innovation and bringing proof-of-concepts to production.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $115,000.00 - 130,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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