Video Systems Engineer Media Systems Engineering

Prime Video is seeking an experienced video systems engineer to join our Media Systems Engineering Studios Technology team in Culver City CA. In this role you will work in a cross functional interdependent team supporting production and post productions partners to define build implement and maintain business critical infrastructure for Studios teams globally. You will be responsible for designing and supporting video systems and developing the future roadmap of these platforms.

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As a Prime Video technologist youll have endtoend ownership of the product user experience design and technology required to deliver stateoftheart experiences for our customers. Youll get to work on projects that are fastpaced challenging and varied. Youll also be able to experiment with new possibilities take risks and collaborate with remarkable people.

Well look for you to bring your diverse perspectives ideas and skillsets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists you can decide where a career Prime Video Tech takes you!


Key job responsibilities
Be the lead subject matter expert on advanced high resolution video transport systems including system development planning and .
Design deploy maintain and support media systems at Amazon Studios/Prime Video facilities.
Act as the lead technical advisor for internal teams to help speed the adoption of new technologies and practices.
Work closely with internal customers and partners to drive technology roadmaps and invent new video solutions.
Work with external vendors telecoms partners and industry organizations to drive solutions that meet the growing needs of Amazon Studios/Prime Video.
Collaborate with production and post production teams on next generation media transport mechanisms.

A day in the life
We are looking for innovative minds to join our fastpaced team. You will work in an agile environment to develop advanced solutions that revolutionize both our Studio operations and the broader entertainment industry. You will be challenged to think broadly and pioneer innovative approaches while contributing to Amazons strategic vision. You will also be supported by a talented team of peers that work each day to positively impact our customers. This is an evolving business where creativity and drive can make a lasting impact. If you are energized by rapid growth and transformative technology we want to hear from you.

About the team
The Media Systems Engineering team focuses on building postproduction environments technology solutions and onpremises/cloudbased infrastructure to automate streamline and optimize audio and video workflows throughout the entire content creation lifecycle at Amazon Studios/Prime Video.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
5 years of media systems and/or video engineering experience in a production postproduction broadcast or studio.
Indepth knowledge of video and audio transport standards (SMPTE ST2110 NDI Dante JPEG XS JPEG 2000 encoding protocols (H.264 H.265 and streaming protocols (RTMP SRT HLS DASH).
Proficiency in commissioning operating and maintaining Evertz ecosystem (SDI routers NEXX Magnum VUE).
Indepth knowledge and experience with video systems (SDI routing multiviewers waveform monitors sync generators master clocks and IP gateways).
Prior experience and knowledge of AWS MediaServices inclusive of Elemental MediaConnect MediaLive and MediaConvert.

Prior experience architecting/operating video solutions built on AWS Evertz Grass Valley Blackmagic AJA Sony/Nevion.
Familiarity with video editing software (AVID media composer DaVince Resolve Baselight Colorfront) and high quality video streaming services (Sohonet clearview Flex Streambox Colorfront server).
Demonstrate ability to drive discussions with senior personnel regarding tradeoffs best practices project management and risk mitigation.
Demonstrate ability to solve abstract technical problems.
Demonstrate ability to understand and articulate business impact of technical decisions to technical and nontechnical business stakeholders.
Prior experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud.
Demonstrate ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.