Advanced Systems Engineer (Broadcast & Live Production)

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

The Advanced Systems Engineer position requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in broadcast and live production systems (traditional, software defined, and cloud based) along with an advanced understanding of the advanced IT systems required to support both linear and non-linear productions.

This position will be expected to take the lead (including supervisory functions and project management) on complex projects and act as subject matter expert and resource for the tier 1 and tier 2 support teams as required. This position is expected to be able to work with teams in multiple facilities and even other regions where WBD has a presence. 

Depending on the specific knowledge area we need, the successful applicant will be extremely proficient in one or more of the following areas and seen by their peers as a subject matter expert:  

• Design and maintain end-to-end signal flow architectures for live production facilities. 

• Manage video and audio routing infrastructures including SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, JPEG XS, NDI, SRT, and related IP transport technologies. 

• Configure and support broadcast control systems, orchestration platforms, router control panels, and software-defined networking solutions. 

• Develop and maintain monitoring strategies for signal integrity, path redundancy, quality of service, and fault detection. 

• Troubleshoot complex routing, timing, synchronization, and transmission issues affecting live production operations. 

• Create and maintain detailed signal flow documentation, routing maps, and operational standards. 

• Lead infrastructure deployments, upgrades, proof-of-concept testing, and technology evaluations. 

• Collaborate with Network Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations, and vendors to implement scalable and resilient workflows. 

• Provide Tier 3 escalation support during high-profile live events and critical broadcasts. 

Your Role Accountabilities…

Architectural Design and Execution

The Advanced Systems Engineer will be expected to perform system design, quotation and implementation including specification of all equipment and materials required preparation of a bill of materials and the submission of cost estimates and justification to the senior leadership team.  

Once a project is approved, you will oversee the integration of the new system and in most cases be responsible for the configuration of all components managing any relationships with third-party or internal partners/vendors. You will be responsible for providing system overviews and training therefore excellent communication skills are a must.  

Workflow efficiencies 

Define new and creative ways to implement workflow changes which gain efficiency for the business by engaging with peers, the team and customers with innovative and cost-effective solutions. 

Engineering Support 

This position is expected to lead the support of the broadcast enterprise at a very high level. When needed, lead major incident calls (could be expected to act as the Incident Manager if appropriate) and be a source of knowledge for Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams as needed. They are expected to create training opportunities either through mentorship, training, or creating knowledgebase articles. 

Qualifications & Experiences…

• Minimum of ten years of experience in live production projects and/or maintenance; or eight to ten years of experience in advanced IT support/systems design that support live production.
• Demonstrated understanding of fiber optic technology and broadcast satellite systems.
• Ideally seeking an individual with experience of virtualized compute/storage infrastructure and systems, broadcast automation, play-to-air broadcast systems (including automation and play-out servers) and live studio & master control environments (including an advanced understanding of Graphics for production).
• 2+ year Associate’s Degree with equivalent experience or a Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline would be preferred.
• Effective communicator with Senior Executives, Clients, and Vendors.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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