AV Project Manager, SWE Employee Experience

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a proactive SWE Employee Experience and Event Operations specialist to own audio/visual and technical production for high‑visibility internal events across SWE and partner groups. You will shape how we reach and connect with employees by blending hands‑on production with AI‑enabled workflows.

This role requires end‑to‑end AV design, live event management, logistics oversight from concept to completion, and close collaboration with executives and vendors to deliver seamless,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, managing, and executing technical AV production for live, virtual, and hybrid events in a corporate or broadcast environment.
• AoIP networks (Dante, AES67) and core media networking fundamentals (VLAN, IGMP/multicast, QoS, PTP, bandwidth planning).
• Broadcast video standards, SDI-to-IP workflows, video routing, signal conversion, resolution/frame rate, color space/HDR.
• Proven track record leading live runs-of-show, managing technical crews, and staying composed under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to multi-task across concurrent work-streams.
• Strong collaboration and communication with cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in event production in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, operate, and maintain end-to-end AV and broadcast solutions supporting virtual, hybrid, and in-person employee events across SWE.
• Drive technical planning, run-of-show execution, and live event management in partnership with internal teams, executives, and vendors.
• Oversee event logistics from concept to completion, including venue requirements, equipment routing, schedules, and real-time issue resolution.
• Leverage AI-driven workflows to continuously improve operational efficiency and elevate the employee experience.
• Develop SOPs, documentation, and training materials to scale production capabilities.

Skills

Event Production

AV Networking

Broadcast & Video Workflow

Run-of-show Leadership

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in event production

Tools

SMPTE ST 2110

Q-SYS

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Keynote

Python

Job description

SWE Employee Experience and Event Operations brings people together, tells impactful stories, and delivers best-in-class experiences across Software Engineering (SWE). Our team provides end-to-end visual design services, event management, and technical video production expertise to foster connections across the organization. We are seeing a collaborative, results-oriented individual to drive audio/visual and technical production for high-visibility internal events across SWE and partner groups. In this role, you will help shape how we reach and connect with employees, combining a passion for extraordinary event execution with a strong commitment to technical excellence. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on technical production expertise with strong initiative and a drive for operational efficiency, with a focus on leveraging AI in workflow processes. We are seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and excels at building cross‑functional partnerships to execute seamless, high‑impact events and programs.

Description

• Design, deploy, operate, and maintain end‑to‑end AV and broadcast solutions supporting virtual, hybrid, and in‑person employee events across Software Engineering (SWE)
• Drive technical planning, run‑of‑show execution, and live event management in close partnership with internal teams, executive leadership, and external vendor partners
• Oversee event logistics from concept to completion, including venue/room requirements, equipment logistics/routing, schedules, and real‑time issue resolution
• Leverage modern tools and AI‑driven workflows to continuously improve operational efficiency and elevate the overall employee experience
• Develop and contribute to standard operating procedures, documentation, and training materials to scale production capabilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Event Production Expertise: 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing, managing, and executing technical AV production for live, virtual, and hybrid events in a corporate or broadcast environment
• AV & Media Networking: Solid understanding of Audio‑over‑IP (AoIP) networks (e.g., Dante and AES67 interoperability) and core media networking fundamentals (VLAN segmentation, IGMP/multicast, QoS, PTP timing, bandwidth planning)
• Broadcast & Signal Flow: Comprehensive knowledge of broadcast video standards, SDI‑to‑IP workflows, video routing, signal conversion, resolution/frame rate considerations, and color space/HDR standards
• Production Management: Proven track record leading live runs‑of‑show, managing technical crews, and maintaining composure while troubleshooting under tight, real‑time deadlines
• Project Management: Excellent organizational and project management skills, with experience planning, managing and delivering projects with varied and compressed deadlines; proven ability to multi‑task across concurrent work‑streams
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to partner effectively, establish rapport, and credibility to foster trust with cross‑functional stakeholders and executive leadership
• Communication & Adaptability: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to filter technical complexity for non‑technical audiences and navigate ambiguous, fast‑paced environments
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in event production in a corporate environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in workflow automation, scripting, or applying AI tools to streamline production workflows
• Experience with SMPTE ST 2110 standards, PTP timing (ST 2059), multicast stream routing, and NMOS (IS-04/IS-05) discovery and connection management
• Advanced Q‑SYS experience DSP design and deployment, including custom scripting (Lua, Python, or REST APIs) for device integration
• Hands‑on experience with cinema‑grade camera systems (e.g., Canon Cinema EOS, RED), lenses, studio lighting, and working video editing skills independently assemble, cut, and deliver finished video
• Proficiency producing technical system documentation in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or similar CAD software, including signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, and room drawings
• Advanced proficiency with Apple productivity tools (Keynote, Numbers, Pages)