Media Performance Engineer II, Distribution
Description For Media Performance Engineer II, Distribution
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming our media business for the future. The Media Experience Performance Engineer II role on the Distribution team focuses on ensuring optimal performance across Disney's streaming services.
You'll be working at the intersection of technology and innovation within Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&ET). The position involves managing CDN operations, monitoring performance, and implementing solutions that enhance content delivery across Disney's streaming platforms.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Working with cutting-edge streaming technology and CDN infrastructure
- Managing and optimizing content delivery networks for maximum efficiency
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve streaming performance
- Implementing monitoring and alerting systems for CDN operations
- Contributing to the evolution of Disney's streaming technology platform
The role offers exposure to:
- Large-scale streaming systems serving millions of users
- Advanced CDN technologies and optimization techniques
- Modern monitoring and analytics tools
- Cross-functional collaboration with industry experts
- Innovation in media delivery technology
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about streaming technology to work with one of the world's leading entertainment companies. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of how people consume media content, while working with some of the most beloved entertainment brands in the world.
The position offers competitive compensation ($82,600 - $110,700) and the chance to work on systems that impact millions of viewers globally. You'll be based in New York, working with a team that's dedicated to delivering the best possible streaming experience to Disney's worldwide audience.
Join us in building the future of Disney's media delivery infrastructure and help create magical viewing experiences for audiences around the world.
Responsibilities For Media Performance Engineer II, Distribution
- Streamlining CDN operational workflows
- Managing and monitoring CDN performance and availability
- Implementing and configuring CDN solutions
- Provide real-time visibility into active and historic CDN traffic
- Working closely with other IT professionals to design and deploy CDN solutions
Requirements For Media Performance Engineer II, Distribution
- Bachelor's degree, and/or equivalent work experience
- CDN experience and their relation to network operations, transit, and peering
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Live Video Streaming Systems
- Understanding of the live and VOD content delivery life cycle
- Experience in a production environment, preferably in high-availability, large-scale setup on AWS
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Basic quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and decision-making skills
- Exposure to interfacing with OTT and mobile devices
- Awareness of network-level tools
- Familiarity with data visualization tools
- Basic proficiency in data structures (SQL)
- Basic knowledge of video streaming quality metrics
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