Senior Post-Production Media Systems Engineer

Laika; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LAIKA in Hillsboro, OR seeks a Sr Media Systems Engineer to plan, install, and maintain media engineering systems across editorial suites, dailies playback, screening rooms, and conference rooms.

You will lead major installations and upgrades, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with software teams on in-house tools, ensuring color-managed, networked post-production workflows.

Experience with Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, and Nexis, plus Linux/Windows/Mac administration, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied media or engineering experience in a professional setting.
• 3+ years of audio-video integration and design experience.
• Experience with large-scale post-production equipment and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of color calibration and review systems.
• Familiarity with networked media workflows and security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, configure, and support editorial hardware and software.
• Lead major installations, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting complex systems

Documentation

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Avid Nexis

Pro Tools

Color management tools

Linux/Windows/Mac admin

Job description

LAIKA in Hillsboro, OR seeks a Sr Media Systems Engineer to plan, install, and maintain media engineering systems across editorial suites, dailies playback, screening rooms, and conference rooms.

You will lead major installations and upgrades, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with software teams on in-house tools, ensuring color-managed, networked post-production workflows.

Experience with Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, and Nexis, plus Linux/Windows/Mac administration, is highly valued.