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Streaming Engineer

TEGNA serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism and engaging content, operating 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets.
Richardson, TX, USA
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Media

Description For Streaming Engineer

TEGNA Inc., a leading media company operating 64 television stations across 51 U.S. markets, is seeking a Streaming Engineer to join their digital innovation team. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality video experiences to millions of viewers across their digital platforms. The position combines cloud engineering expertise with video streaming technology, requiring deep knowledge of AWS Elemental services and streaming protocols.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining video delivery systems, optimizing content delivery networks, and ensuring high availability of streaming services. With a focus on both live and on-demand content, this role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge streaming technologies while serving local communities through digital media innovation.

This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental and vision insurance, mental health support, and a generous 401(k) matching program. The role provides an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about media technology to make a significant impact in the broadcasting industry while working with modern cloud infrastructure.

Working at TEGNA means joining a company committed to trustworthy journalism and content delivery, where your technical expertise will help shape the future of digital media distribution. The role combines the stability of an established media company with the excitement of working with modern streaming technologies, making it an ideal position for engineers looking to advance their careers in media technology.

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Responsibilities For Streaming Engineer

  • Design, implement, and support live and on-demand video workflows using AWS Elemental services
  • Manage and optimize video delivery via Amazon CloudFront and other CDN platforms
  • Monitor video stream performance and availability
  • Maintain and optimize HLS packaging workflows for adaptive bitrate streaming
  • Collaborate with DevOps, backend, and product teams
  • Build and maintain infrastructure and automation tools
  • Ensure video pipeline scalability, redundancy, and compliance
  • Contribute to documentation and operational runbooks

Requirements For Streaming Engineer

  • 3+ years of experience in video streaming engineering
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Media Services
  • Proficiency with video streaming protocols and formats, particularly HLS
  • Strong understanding of CDN technologies
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools
  • Familiarity with video codecs, DRM, ad insertion workflows
  • Experience with scripting or automation tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Benefits For Streaming Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
  • Nine free virtual doctor's appointments through Teladoc
  • 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Nine paid holidays per year
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance

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