Graphics Programmer, Prime Video Live Sports

Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Graphics Programmer for Prime Video Live Sports, where you'll develop critical tools and manage data for live broadcasts. This role involves scripting, database management, and creating applications to enhance on-screen visuals, requiring extensive experience in software development and live production environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience using C# and Visual Studio.
• 5+ years hands-on experience developing with .NET Framework and JavaScript frameworks (React.js).
• Experience supporting live production environments and mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools for on-screen graphics, integrating dynamic data with visuals.
• Create web or desktop applications using C# to control graphics.
• Troubleshoot data and software issues during live broadcasts.

Skills

C#

.NET Framework

JavaScript

TypeScript

T-SQL

Live graphics renderer integration

Streaming platform development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Graphics Programmer, Prime Video Live Sports

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Description

Prime Video offers customers a vast collection of movies, series, and sports—all available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices. U.S. Prime members can also subscribe to 100+ channels including Max, discovery+, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, BET+, MGM+, ViX+, PBS KIDS, NBA League Pass, MLB.TV, and STARZ with no extra apps to download, and no cable required.

Description

Prime Video offers customers a vast collection of movies, series, and sports—all available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices. U.S. Prime members can also subscribe to 100+ channels including Max, discovery+, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, BET+, MGM+, ViX+, PBS KIDS, NBA League Pass, MLB.TV, and STARZ with no extra apps to download, and no cable required.

Prime Video is just one of the savings, convenience, and entertainment benefits included in a Prime membership. More than 200 million Prime members in 25 countries around the world enjoy access to Amazon’s enormous selection, exceptional value, and fast delivery.

Join our innovative team and be at the forefront of real-time graphics and stage technology! As a Graphics Programmer, you'll stand out by directly shaping our live productions.

You'll contribute by developing the tools that bring our on-screen visuals to life – scripting data interfaces, managing crucial databases, and building applications to control our graphics engines.

You'll solve the challenges of integrating dynamic data with captivating graphics, and play a vital role in building a robust and collaborative foundation for our department's future growth across production, engineering, and operations.

Key job responsibilities

Dive into Data: You'll team up with the tech gurus to build and manage the databases that power our on-screen graphics. Think of it as making sure all the right info flows smoothly from the data sources to what you see on TV.

Speak the Language of Data: You'll be the bridge between different systems, using APIs and web services to pull in both live and past data and get it ready for our graphics.

Master the Graphics Magic: You'll write and manage the scripts that tell our VizRT graphics templates how to display that real-time and stored data. Basically, you'll be making the cool visuals happen!

Build Cool Tools: You'll get to create your own web or desktop applications using C# in Visual Studio to control our custom graphics – think of it as building the ultimate remote control for our visuals.

Team Up and Understand: You'll work closely with the Prime Video Live Sports crew and other Amazon teams to figure out exactly what data and applications they need. You'll be the go-to person for making sure their visions become reality.

Be the Fixer: When things go sideways with data, connections, hardware, or software, you'll be the one to jump in, troubleshoot, and get everything back on track. You'll be the superhero of smooth broadcasts!

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience using C# and Visual Studio
• 5+ years hands-on experience developing with .NET Framework and JavaScript frameworks (React.js)
• 5+ years experience writing and optimizing T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and views in MS SQL Server
• 3+ years experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, and VBScript development
• Demonstrated experience implementing TCP/UDP socket programming solutions
• Experience supporting live production environments and mission-critical systems
• Must be able to work on-site, including weekends and occasional travel for remote events
  
  

Technical Skills Must Include

• C# / .NET Framework
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• MS SQL Server / T-SQL
• Live graphics renderer integration
• Streaming platform development
• Visual Studio IDE
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Experience:

• 7+ years software development experience in broadcast/television production environments
• 5+ years hands-on experience integrating live graphics renderers (VizRT or Unreal Engine)
• 5+ years developing solutions for streaming platforms
• 5+ years working with real-time sports data and statistical feeds
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Experience with broadcast-specific protocols and systems
• Track record of implementing streaming platform integrations
• Portfolio of successful live production software deployments
• History of graphics automation system development
  
  

Industry Knowledge

• Proven experience in sports broadcast technology
• Background in live production workflows
• Demonstrated success developing real-time data visualization solutions
  
  

Additional Skills

• Experience with multiple graphics rendering platforms
• History of live broadcast support
• Record of successful remote production support
  
  

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $256,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2989668

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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