Compression Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery

. Implement, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot full time linear and ADHOC compression and encoding systems to maintain reliable transmissions.

Posted 3/31/2026full-timeSterling • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot full time linear and ADHOC compression and encoding systems to maintain reliable transmissions.
Responds to equipment outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems.
Provides engineering support to all Distribution Monitoring and Control Center systems for global monitoring platforms and compliance recording systems.
Responsible for engineering support to the Technical Live Events team for global event contribution and distribution.
Performs monitoring and maintenance of Video IP distribution platforms in support of affiliate service delivery.
Conducts diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement activities for all compression sub systems.
Maintains required records of all equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
Performs and documents testing of new equipment and compression systems.
Works with key vendors and escalates equipment performance and diagnostic issues.
Creates and implements standard operating procedures, maintenance operational procedures and test plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of experience with domestic and international television compression and distribution systems preferred.
Solid knowledge of baseband video, audio, and metadata with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues.
Understands the signal flow of transmission systems and can read and produce system drawings.
Solid knowledge of MPEG4 encoding technologies, encryption/authorization technology, baseband, and IP transport along with specific experience on DigiCipher and PowerVu compression systems.
Foundational knowledge of cloud-based architecture and applications for video delivery.
Basic knowledge of architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems and their interaction with distribution equipment.
Solid understanding of IP theory and operation in support of command and control as well as video transport.
Computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication abilities and close attention to details are required.
Ability to work independently and provide weekly status report submissions while maintaining daily communication with the management team on day-to-day items and projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career defining opportunities
Thoughtfully curated benefits
Tools to explore and grow

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Hard Skills & Tools

compression systemsencoding technologiesMPEG4DigiCipherPowerVuvideo IP distributiondiagnostic testingsignal flow analysismetadata analysiscloud-based architecture

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationattention to detailindependent workstatus reportingproblem-solvingcollaborationtechnical supportprocedure implementationequipment troubleshooting