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Genius Sports is seeking a broadcast engineer to help scale and support the operation and delivery of our cutting-edge live broadcast augmentation products across major sports leagues and global media organizations. This role requires an understanding of live sports broadcasting, the ability to collaboratively define, develop and improve system monitoring, recoverability and automation, alongside the willingness to work flexible hours to support live sports events.
Job Responsibility
Oversee, setup and manage both on-premise hardware and cloud-based video pipelines for our live video systems, including sports augmentation
Build automations, runbooks and dashboards to provide effective troubleshooting in order to resolve complex live production issues quickly
Assist engineering with testing and test automations and simulations as part of feature development prior to deployment in live environments
Serve as the primary technical lead during live sports broadcasts, ensuring stable and high-quality delivery of video, audio, and metadata (ad markers, closed captioning, player tracking, game clocks, etc.)
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design and propose new features, system improvements, and scalable workflows
Contribute to operational planning, resource allocation, and process documentation to support growth and efficiency
Requirements
Experience in video production & transportation, streaming services, or technical support for live events, particularly in the sports industry
Strong understanding of video technology, connectivity, and streaming protocols
Basic knowledge of cloud computing and experience using tools from modern infrastructure providers, with a preference for familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting to assist with in venue video delivery
Ability to prioritize, sense of ownership and effectively address multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to think critically and solve problems under pressure
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and team members
Curiosity and strong desire to learn and improve
Ability to work flexible hours, including extensive evenings and weekends, as required by sporting events
Basic coding skills with a preference for python/javascript
Nice to have
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Basic coding skills with a preference for python/javascript