Senior Solutions Architect, Live Broadcast Operations

Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to join the Live Broadcast Operations team. You will design, integrate, and operate live broadcast workflows across Prime Video’s portfolio, blending broadcast engineering with cloud-based media tech.

Based in the Denver Master Control Room, you’ll influence infrastructure, partner with AWS and vendors, and ensure scalable, high-quality live video delivery at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience presenting complex technical information to executives and non-technical leaders.
• 5+ years at a TV network, broadcaster, or streaming platform specializing in live video transmission, processing, and delivery.
• Hands-on experience with SCTE, SMPTE, HLS, DASH, etc.
• Experience supporting live PCR and MCR operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site technical resource in Denver for live events.
• Architect scalable cloud and hybrid broadcast solutions with AWS and external vendors.
• Define and maintain technical specs and integration standards for live content workflows.
• Troubleshoot real-time live transmission issues with zero tolerance for failure.
• Drive adoption of UHD, HDR, live ad insertion, and SCTE standards.

Skills

Communication

Live video transmission

Broadcast standards

PCR/MCR operations

Job description

Description

Application deadline: Aug 29, 2026

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join our Live Broadcast Operations team based in Denver, CO.

In this role, you will serve as a key technical resource supporting the design, integration, and operation of live broadcast workflows across Prime Video's live sports and linear channel portfolio. You will work at the intersection of broadcast engineering and cloud-based media technology, partnering closely with internal engineering teams, external broadcasters, and technology vendors to ensure best-in-class live video delivery at scale.

This is a hands-on technical role embedded within our Denver Master Control Room (MCR) environment, with direct influence over the infrastructure and workflows that power some of the most-watched live sports content in the world.

Key job responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site technical resource in Denver, supporting live events across NBA, MLB, TNF, and other Tier 1 and Tier 3 properties
• Partner with AWS, Prime Video engineering, and external broadcast technology vendors to architect scalable cloud and hybrid broadcast solutions
• Define and maintain technical specifications and integration standards for live content workflows
• Troubleshoot complex live transmission issues in real time with zero tolerance for failure
• Drive adoption of advanced broadcast technologies including UHD, HDR, live ad insertion, and SCTE standards

About The Team

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
• 5+ years experience at a TV network, broadcaster, or internet streaming platform specializing in live video transmission, processing, and delivery
• Hands-on experience with broadcast and streaming media standards (SCTE, SMPTE, HLS, DASH, etc.)
• Experience supporting live PCR and MCR operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting live sports in an MCR/TOC live environment
• Experience in cloud-based live video workflow design and implementation (AWS Media Services preferred)
• Deep expertise in live ad insertion technologies and workflows
• Experience with HDR video production and streaming
• Prior participation in industry standards groups (SCTE, SMPTE, DASH-IF, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with signal routing, satellite uplink/downlink, and fiber-based content delivery
• Experience operating in a 24/7 live broadcast environment with direct on-call responsibilities

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

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

USA, CO, Denver - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC