Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support our Global Broadcast Team that is adept in software workflow build outs and modern virtual broadcast practices. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated individual with outstanding communications abilities and skilled in broadcast engineering. Duties include working with the broadcast engineering team to execute signal distribution requirements, assist in the technical implementation of complex projects, and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality of newly developed code via best practices like unit testing and proper design patterns
Coding in Javascript, Java, Ruby and other languages to maintain, and build new workflow capabilities
Support and manage technical aspects of internal broadcasts from a cloud studio
Maintain studio equipment and manage integration to broadcast tools
Follow signal flow diagrams, equipment lists, etc. to support show execution
Act as a technical lead and on-site operational support for studio shows and support other broadcast engineers on technical implementation and delivery of complex projects
Support external events and broadcasts with a high degree of technical oversight
Evaluation of new technology and industry trends
Build project costing and engineering design specifications

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience in a professional environment
Experience building applications for scale
Experience deploying and debugging live production environments
Strong cloud management and engineering ability
Strong understanding on IP based transmission protocols
Experience in full stack software development
Front end framework – React, angular, etc.
Core languages – Javascript, Ruby, Java, etc.
Database architecture – PostgresSQL, Dynamo etc.
Ability to act as a technical project manager
Experience with software automation and development for cloud production
Ability to convert business requirements into an actional engineering plan
Knowledgeable about consumer streaming workflows and technologies
Operational and engineering experience with traditional broadcast equipment
Well organized, quick learner, and an effective communicator
Support of live on-air broadcast operations
Strong understanding of sports-based master control operations
Strong understanding of video encoding and best practices

Pluses

A clear understanding of all aspects of broadcast production
Experience with multiple streaming platforms and basic knowledge of encoding, specifically cloud encoding and on-premise encoding
Industry Experience in television broadcasting
Windows and Linux administrative skills
Experience with Media Asset Management Systems
Visio Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Ability to work a flexible schedule in support of live events