Broadcast Network Engineering Specialist

Ross Video; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Fitness/wellness allowance

Employee share ownership program

Development support

Social activities and events

Job summary

Join a leading company in broadcast technology as a Broadcast Network Engineering Specialist. You'll design and maintain IP-based networks for high-performance media transport utilizing SMPTE 2110 standards. With a great culture emphasizing inclusivity and innovation, you'll have the potential to advance in your career while supporting industry-leading live events.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SMPTE 2110, NMOS, PTP, multicast networking.
• Experience configuring and managing network switches.
• Understanding of QoS, VLANs, multicast routing.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize network switches for broadcast workflows.
• Design, deploy, and maintain IP-based broadcast networks.
• Troubleshoot signal transport issues in broadcast environments.

Skills

SMPTE 2110

PTP

Network Configuration

Multicast Networking

Network Monitoring

Education

Relevant Certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco CCNA/CCNP)

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Canada

Job Description

Posted Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a skilled Broadcast Network Engineering Specialist to design, configure, and maintain IP-based broadcast networks. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SMPTE 2110, PTP (Precision Time Protocol), and network switch configuration to ensure the seamless transport of video, audio, and data in broadcast environments. You will play a key role in improving our systems and supporting our customers by optimizing network infrastructure for reliable and high-performance media transport solutions.

What we offer

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, development support and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

• Configure and optimize network switches for broadcast workflows, ensuring low-latency, high-performance media transport.
• Design, deploy, and maintain IP-based broadcast networks using SMPTE ST 2110 standards.
• Implement and manage PTP synchronization across networked broadcast systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IP-based video and audio signal transport.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including broadcast engineers and IT professionals, to integrate network infrastructure with broadcast operations.
• Monitor network performance, conduct routine maintenance, and apply security best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to enhance existing network systems and develop innovative solutions that improve reliability and efficiency.
• Document configurations, network diagrams, and workflows.
• Support customers and help improve products, solutions, workflows, and system designs

Who you are:

• Strong knowledge of SMPTE 2110, NMOS, PTP, and multicast networking.
• Experience configuring and managing network switches (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, etc.) for broadcast applications.
• Understanding of QoS, VLANs, and multicast routing in a media-over-IP environment.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, IGMP snooping, and ST 2110 analysis.
• Experience in live production, post-production, or broadcast operations is an asset.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Arista ACE, or equivalent) are a plus.

If you have a passion for broadcast technology and expertise in network switch configuration and SMPTE 2110, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of the next generation of broadcast networking.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work.We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.