Supervisor, Compression Engineering

Warner Bros. Discovery

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

Posted 4/7/2026full-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
Receives work in the form of short-term assignments that require the application of independent judgement
Receives some long-term project-based assignments in direct support of capital projects
Provides technical support to Affiliate Operations teams as needed

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
Must be able to perform well in a high-pressure environment while juggling multiple tasks
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
Must possess the legal right to work in the United States

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

compression systemsencoding technologiesMPEG4DigiCipherPowerVuvideo IP distributionsignal flow analysisdiagnostic testingequipment maintenancecloud-based architecture

Soft Skills

independent judgementcommunication abilitiesattention to detailability to work under pressuremultitaskingtechnical supportproblem-solvingteam collaborationreportingtime management