IPTV & Coax TV Specialist

TBC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneview seeks a skilled Engineer to deploy, configure, and maintain IPTV and Coax TV infrastructure across client environments, with hands-on work on headend systems, Android-based media players, and DRM technologies.

You will perform remote diagnostics, provide field-ready support, document changes, and travel up to 50% to client sites.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on IPTV/Coax TV experience.
• Experience with TV providers including Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, DirectTV and others, including encryption methodologies.
• Strong understanding of multicast/unicast protocols, IGMPv2/v3, and headend configurations.
• Proficiency with Android OS, media players (ExoPlayer, VLC), and DRM systems.
• Experience coding within media player environments to support playback optimization or DRM integration.
• Familiarity with HDMI CEC and MPI interfaces.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and provide remote diagnostics and field support.
• Certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA Network+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IPTV and Coax TV systems, including headend appliances and multicast setups.
• Provision and troubleshoot Android-based media players and tablets.
• Perform in-room testing and validation of IPTV/Coax signal quality using IP protocols and diagnostic tools.
• Document changes and resolutions; contribute to internal knowledge base.
• Train customer support teams on system usage and troubleshooting.
• Escalate blockers to ensure timely resolution and maintain information security.

Skills

IPTV & Coax TV

Networking (multicast/IGMP)

Android OS & media players

DRM integration & encryption

Remote diagnostics & field support

Tools

ExoPlayer

VLC

Anevia

VITEC

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer who will support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of IPTV and Coax TV infrastructure across diverse client environments. This role demands hands-on expertise in headend systems, media players, DRM technologies, and Android OS, with a strong focus on remote diagnostics, customer support, and field readiness.

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Roles & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IPTV and Coax TV systems, including headend appliances (e.g., Anevia, UCrypt) and multicast streaming setups.
• Provision and troubleshoot Android-based media players and tablets (e.g., Wetek, VLC, ExoPlayer).
• Perform in-room testing and validation of IPTV and Coax signal quality using IGMP protocols and diagnostic tools.
• Perform in-room testing and validation of TV interface commands such as power and volume controls.
• Support DRM integration and content encryption standards (e.g., Pro:Idiom, Swank, Swift Media).
• Conduct site surveys, product survey reports, hardware installations, and preventative maintenance.
• Excellent ability to diagnose and resolve issues across both IP and coaxial networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Account Management, Professional Services) to ensure seamless system performance.
• Document technical changes, resolutions, and contribute to the internal knowledge base.
• Train customer support teams on system usage and troubleshooting.
• Escalate blockers and issues promptly to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensuring information security and AI safety are at the forefront of your mind in everything we do in Oneview.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in IPTV, Coax TV, and network infrastructure.
• Experience working with TV providers including Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Direct TV and others, this includes encryption methodologies.
• Strong understanding of multicast/unicast protocols, IGMPv2/v3, and headend configurations.
• Proficiency with Android OS, media player frameworks (e.g. ExoPlayer, VLC), and DRM systems.
• Experience coding within media player environments (e.g., customizing ExoPlayer or VLC) to support playback optimization, UI enhancements, or DRM integration.
• Familiarity with TV interface protocols such as HDMI CEC and MPI.
• Familiarity with network diagnostics, QoS monitoring, and remote support tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively to client sites.
• Experience with hardware integration in healthcare or hospitality environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with Gracenote and TV listings metadata.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.
• Experience with IPTV headend systems like Anevia, VITEC, or similar.
• Knowledge of coaxial tuning, DVB standards, and hybrid OTT/IPTV/DVB setups.
• Expected travel would be 50% of their time.

Personal Attributes

• Innovative: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Adaptable: Comfortable with change and able to adapt to new situations quickly.
• Collaborative: Works well with customers, vendors and team members to delivery high quality solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Results-Driven: Focused on achieving goals and delivering results.