Video Systems Engineer

YOUR FUTURE ON DEMAND

The ideal blend of stability and flexibility. A genuinely human employer that cares for people and the planet. True autonomy to shape what comes next for us and you. This is the perfect platform to take your career where you want.

Back in 2005 we pioneered Europes first TV streaming service. Today were a leading TV streaming provider with millions of monthly users and since 2021 weve been ClimatePartner-certified. Over 200 colleagues of 47 nationalities. Were the grown-up start-up helping to shape a better future since day hasnt changed even if the world has. Were friendly international inclusive and our people say were reliable and transparent too. Its why they trust us and believe in what we do.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a hands-on Video Systems Engineer to operate the technical backbone behind our content delivery for linear TV channels and video-on-demand. You will manage systems and configurations to ensure seamless processes from ingestion to this deeply operational role you will work on all video content available on the Zattoo platform and collaborate with teams from different departments like Product Content and Data Center to ensure the best experience for our users and tenants.

THE VIDEO OPERATIONS TEAM

Youll join the team responsible for everything between the satellite dish and the viewers screen headend operations satellite and IP ingest encoding and channel configuration across our entire live TV lineup.

• Configure new and maintain existing linear TV channels on the Zattoo platform including capabilities like catch-up subtitles HbbTV
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on channel acquisition to ensure a fast integration and smooth operations
• Own and maintain our DVB-S headends in close collaboration with the data center team configuring FTA and encrypted satellite ingests and planning needed capacities
• Coordinate the integration of IP signal providers plan topics like bandwidth redundancy and other technical parameters or via SRT ZiXi and similar
• Support the VOD ingestion process
• Configure and manage the different server pools which are used for encoding and transcoding
• Procure configure and maintain all the professional equipment and software
• Maintain configuration and document relevant specifications to have easy access to a catalogue of channels existing on the platform
• Diagnose and resolve faults across the signal chain
• Support monitoring alerting and incident response

• Hands-on experience configuring managing and maintaining linear TV channels on a broadcast or streaming platform
• Solid understanding of the DVB standards satellite fundamentals as well as standards such as MPEG-TS
• Experience configuring and maintaining professional satellite receivers and IRDs (e.g. Teleste AppearTV).
• Practical knowledge of encoding and transcoding - encoding parameters audio track handling and subtitle integration.
• Familiarity with low-latency ingest protocols such as SRT and Zixi.
• Comfortable with structured fault diagnosis also under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Bonus:
  • Scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation
  • Knowledge of FAST channels and SCTE-35 markers
  • Familiarity with IP multicast and content protection or a genuine interest and understanding of the TV and broadcast industry landscape

WHY JOIN US

At Zattoo youre always on firm ground with real freedom to explore. Youll have the support and opportunity you need to go far while youre helping us create a sustainable and entertainment-filled future for all.

• Reward: strong market competitive salary
• Recharge: 30 days vacation plus public holidays
• Regulate:trust based flexible working hours and the option for remote work worldwide for up to 8 weeks per year

• Were sharing: Free access to the best streaming experience on the market
• Were developing: Your own development budget German classes and Zattoo all-company hack days
• **Were inclusive: **Zattooies are a fun engaged and diverse team made up of 47 nationalities
• Were healthy: Health checks mental wellbeing support team sports and more!
• Were mobile: discounted BVG tickets and free bike rentals
• Were sociable: A calendar of events with fireside chats lunches in-house bar BBQs monthly socials summer party and an annual off-site event

Zattoo enables our users to view indiscriminately and we reflect that in our team too. Regardless of race gender sexual orientation religion national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by law we encourage everyone to apply and will give everyone equal consideration. We are an equal opportunities employer join us and help build a diverse team dedicated to revolutionising the way you watch TV.

We are committed to ensuring fair open and equitable hiring practices and are happy to answer any questions you may have about us or the role throughout the whole line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive we share the applicable compensation range with you before your first interview.