Senior Streaming Infrastructure Engineer

RTE; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

RTÉ in Dublin is seeking a seasoned Streaming Infrastructure Engineer to join the Playout and Distribution team. You will design, implement, and maintain OTT streaming infrastructure and workflows to deliver high-availability media experiences.

The role requires 5+ years in OTT/broadcast environments, a degree in CS or Engineering, and strong skills in Linux, networking, Python/Java, and DRM/video technologies. Occasional travel and on-call support may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in OTT, streaming, broadcast, or media technology environments.
• Recognised Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Experience with scripting, automation, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
• Evidence of programming ability and project contribution (Gitlab, SVN, etc).
• Proven expertise in streaming technologies, broadcast systems, and digital media workflows.
• Solid knowledge of Linux, IP networking, storage, compute, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of SMPTE ST 2110, HLS, MPEG-DASH, CMAF, and DRM technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure and workflows for OTT and digital media systems, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Developing and optimizing streaming technology solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Contributing to the architecture of scalable, high-performance video and audio streaming systems.
• Monitoring, analysing, and improving end-to-end video delivery performance, reliability, and quality of experience.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues across streaming, broadcast, and supporting IT systems.
• Driving automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends to support innovation.

Skills

Streaming technologies

Linux

IP networking

Cloud infrastructure

Scripting/Programming (Python/Java)

APIs & automation tools

OOP languages

Video encoding/DRM

Web/OTT devices support

QoE monitoring

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

GitLab

SVN

Job description

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.

Meet the team

We are seeking an experienced Streaming Infrastructure Engineer to join the Playout and Distribution team. You will support the design, operation, and continuous improvement of our streaming and digital media platforms. You will play a key role in delivering resilient, scalable, and high-performance media experiences, working closely with internal teams and technology partners to future-proof and evolve RTÉ’s digital media deliveries.

About The Role

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure and workflows for OTT and digital media systems, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Developing and optimizing streaming technology solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Contributing to the architecture of scalable, high-performance video and audio streaming systems.
• Monitoring, analysing, and improving end-to-end video delivery performance, reliability, and quality of experience.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues across streaming, broadcast, and supporting IT systems.
• Driving automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends to support innovation.

This role is primarily business hours-based but requires flexibility to support planned maintenance, upgrades, and occasional on-call activities outside normal working hours.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in OTT, streaming, broadcast, or media technology environments.
• Recognised Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Experience with scripting, automation, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
• Evidence of programming ability and project contribution (Gitlab, SVN, etc).
• Proven expertise in streaming technologies, broadcast systems, and digital media workflows.
• Solid knowledge of Linux, IP networking, storage, compute, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of industry standards and protocols including SMPTE ST 2110, HLS, MPEG-DASH, CMAF, and DRM technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and operational teams.
• Software development experience using object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience building APIs, automation tools, and web-based solutions.
• Knowledge of client platforms including Mobile Apps, Web, Smart TVs, Set-Top Boxes, Chromecast, and other OTT devices.
• Experience with video/audio encoding, video analytics, QoE monitoring, DRM, and advertising technologies.

This position will be located primarily in Dublin with travel to regional sites and abroad required from time to time.

Hours are currently office hours but this may change subject to the organisation’s requirements. For system upgrade/implementations, planned weekend/out of office hours working will be required. Formal out of hours callout arrangements may be put in place to meet business requirements.

This appointment will be made at the Senior Broadcast Engineer grade and is being offered on a permanent contract basis. The salary scale for this grade is from €62,633 to €75,834 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: 15th October 2026.

Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.

We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.