Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

Amazon is a global technology company and leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Culver City, CA, USA
$127,400 - $212,800
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

Prime Video is seeking an experienced video systems engineer to join their Media Systems Engineering, Studios Technology team in Culver City, CA. This role involves working in a cross-functional team supporting production and post-production partners to define, build, implement and maintain business-critical infrastructure for Studios teams globally. The position focuses on designing and supporting video systems and developing future platform roadmaps.

Prime Video is a leading entertainment destination offering premium content including Amazon MGM Studios productions, licensed content, live sports, and programming from partners. The role involves being a lead technical expert on advanced video transport systems, working with internal teams and external partners to drive technology adoption and innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading system development, planning and execution for high-resolution video transport systems
  • Designing, deploying and maintaining media systems for Amazon Studios/Prime Video facilities
  • Advising internal teams on new technology adoption
  • Collaborating with production teams on next-gen media transport
  • Working with vendors and industry partners on solutions

The position requires deep expertise in video/audio transport standards, encoding protocols, and streaming technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience with AWS MediaServices and video systems from major manufacturers like Evertz, Grass Valley, etc.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of entertainment technology while working with cutting-edge video systems in a fast-paced environment. The position includes competitive compensation and full benefits.

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Responsibilities For Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

  • Lead system development and execution for video transport systems
  • Design, deploy and maintain media systems for Amazon Studios facilities
  • Act as technical advisor for internal teams on new technologies
  • Work with external vendors and partners on solutions
  • Collaborate with production teams on media transport innovations
  • 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
  • In-depth knowledge of video/audio transport standards (SMPTE ST2110, NDI, Dante, JPEG XS, JPEG 2000)
  • Proficiency in Evertz ecosystem (NEXX, Magnum, VUE)
  • Experience with video systems (SDI routing, multiviewers, sync generators, etc.)
  • Knowledge of AWS MediaServices (MediaConnect, MediaLive, MediaConvert)

Benefits For Video Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

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