Senior Streaming Media Engineer

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Bristol
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Streaming Media Engineer
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Job ID: 10108803
Location: New York, NY / Bristol, CT / Glendale, CA
Business: Disney Entertainment
Date posted: April 1, 2025
Job Summary:
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Why You Would Love Working Here:

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• Building the future of Disney's media: Designing and building products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution for years to come.
  
• Reach, Scale & Impact: Disney's technology and products serve as a signature connection for fans with our brands and stories, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and more.
  
• Innovation: Developing groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems.
  
  About the Role:
  As a Media Streaming Engineer, you will be part of the Media Delivery Live team, responsible for the entire audio and video encoding supply chain, from content acquisition to delivery. This team provides round-the-clock support to ensure proper functionality across all platforms and front-end scenarios, supporting live and on-demand streaming products.
  Responsibilities:
  
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  • Monitor live event and linear channel workflows
    
  • Troubleshoot encoding and segmentation issues
    
  • Develop and implement engineering projects to support workflows
    
  • Maintain and support live encoders and packagers
    
  • Train internal team members
    
  • Document workflows and procedures
    
  • Guide external teams on encoder/packaging workflows
    
  • Optimize live encoder monitoring and alerts
    
    Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
    
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    • 5+ years of relevant experience
      
    • B.S. in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent
      
    • Strong troubleshooting skills in live video streaming ecosystems
      
    • Experience with command-line video tools (e.g., FFMPEG, MP4Box)
      
    • Knowledge of live video transmission, OTT workflows, network protocols, and codecs
      
    • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
      
    • Experience with Linux systems and troubleshooting tools
      
      Compensation:
      The salary range for Glendale, CA, and New York, NY is $114,900 - $154,100 annually, with potential bonuses and benefits.
      About Disney Entertainment:
      Disney creates innovative entertainment experiences globally, driven by world-class storytellers and technology.
      About The Walt Disney Company:
      A diversified media enterprise with operations in over 40 countries, committed to creating memorable stories and experiences.
      Equal Opportunity Employment:
      Disney is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities can request accommodations by contacting Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com.
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