VOD Hardware Integrator

GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in entertainment technology is looking for a VOD Hardware Integrator. This role involves integrating third-party hardware with software products, conducting testing, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with vendors. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux OS and networking protocols.
• Experience with media-related hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform field acceptance and beta testing of new hardware integration.
• Establish and maintain relationships with hardware vendors.
• Manage certification and configuration documentation for VOD hardware.

Skills

Linux OS

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Role Overview

Guest-Tek is seeking a VOD Hardware Integrator to support the integration of third-party hardware components (TVs, STBs, Appliances) with our software products. This role involves hands-on testing, troubleshooting, firmware tracking, and maintaining Video-On-Demand (VOD) hardware while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform field acceptance and beta testing of new hardware integration with our internal products and software.
2. Establish and maintain relationships with hardware vendors.
3. Maintain VOD equipment in the training facility and test lab.
4. Manage certification and configuration documentation for VOD hardware.
5. Assist in diagnosing escalated field integration issues.
6. Support development testing and quality assurance for hardware-related software components.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable job experience.
• Proficiency in Linux OS and networking protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with serial communication protocols (an asset).
• Familiarity with media-related hardware (e.g., set-top boxes, video servers, TVs, media hubs).
• Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS (an asset).
• Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL (an asset).

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently to push past barriers with little supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Interest in software/hardware interface development.
• Comfortable communicating technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.