Video Distribution Engineer II

FOX Direct to Consumer; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Direct to Consumer is seeking a Video Distribution Engineer II to support, optimize, and evolve FOX’s compression and distribution platforms. You will bridge operations and design, owning small-to-medium projects and driving reliability across video workflows.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, collaborate across engineering and control centers, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the next generation of streaming systems for web, mobile, and connected TV platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting compressed and uncompressed video workflows.
• Understanding of MPEG/JPEG encoding, transcoding, multiplexing, encryption, transport streams.
• Experience with media distribution systems including SCTE insertion and satellite/linear workflows.

Responsibilities

• Act as support for broadcast and distribution systems, troubleshooting issues beyond SOPs.
• Support and maintain FOX’s compression and transport infrastructure with increasing independence.
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term fixes.
• Participate in on-call rotations supporting a 24/7 broadcast environment.
• Conduct system validation, testing, and performance analysis for new and existing workflows.
• Take ownership of specific components or workflows within the video distribution pipeline.
• Contribute to improving system reliability, monitoring, and alerting.
• Assist in developing and refining SOPs and technical documentation; support lab testing and prototype evaluation of new tech (e.g., SMPTE ST 2110, cloud workflows).
• Partner with Media Control Center and operations teams to resolve escalated issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and standards teams to implement system improvements.
• Work with vendors to troubleshoot issues and validate new features or deployments.
• Analyze dashboards, logs, and metrics to identify trends and performance gaps.
• Help reduce incident frequency through proactive monitoring and tuning.
• Contribute to improving testing strategies and release validation processes.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers (Level 1).
• Share knowledge through documentation, walkthroughs, and troubleshooting sessions.

Skills

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Root cause analysis

On-call support

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related

Tools

MPEG/JPEG encoding

SMPTE ST 2110

SRT

RTP

Zixi

HLS

SDI

Python scripting

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Fox Tech, we stand as a beacon of innovation, crafting world-class, large-scale digital products that redefine the entertainment experience. We’re looking for talented engineers to help shape the future of streaming across Sports and Entertainment.

As part of our team, you’ll contribute to building and scaling the systems that power millions of viewers across web, mobile, and connected TV platforms. Our current solutions are just the beginning of an ambitious journey to transform how media is delivered and experienced.

About The Role

Our Video Distribution Engineer II plays a critical role in supporting, optimizing, and evolving FOX’s compression and digital distribution platforms. This role sits between frontline support and system design—requiring both strong operational execution and growing technical ownership.

You will act as a key escalation point for complex issues, contribute to system improvements, and help drive reliability and performance across video workflows. You’ll also begin taking ownership of small-to-medium projects and play an active role in shaping how our systems evolve.

About You

• You care about your team and their diverse perspectives and are invested in their success
• You are excited by new technology and its potential to improve systems and workflows
• You enjoy solving complex problems and digging into root causes
• You take ownership of your work and consistently follow throughYou value data and use it to guide decisions and improvements
• You enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge with teammates

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering & Support

• Act as support for broadcast and distribution systems, troubleshooting issues beyond standard operating procedures
• Support and maintain FOX’s compression and transport infrastructure with increasing independence
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term fixes
• Participate in on-call rotations supporting a 24/7 broadcast environment
• Conduct system validation, testing, and performance analysis for new and existing workflows

System Improvement & Ownership

• Take ownership of specific components or workflows within the video distribution pipeline
• Contribute to improving system reliability, monitoring, and alerting
• Assist in developing and refining SOPs and technical documentationSupport lab testing, prototype development, and evaluation of new technologies (e.g., SMPTE ST 2110, cloud workflows)

Collaboration & Partnerships

• Partner with Media Control Center and operations teams to resolve escalated issues
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and standards teams to implement system improvements
• Work with vendors to troubleshoot issues and validate new features or deployments

Data & Performance Optimization

• Analyze dashboards, logs, and metrics to identify trends and performance gaps
• Help reduce incident frequency through proactive monitoring and system tuning
• Contribute to improving testing strategies and release validation processes

Mentorship & Team Development

• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers (Level 1)
• Share knowledge through documentation, walkthroughs, and troubleshooting sessions
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and technical growth

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting compressed and uncompressed video workflows
• Solid understanding of MPEG/JPEG encoding, transcoding, multiplexing, encryption, and transport streams
• Experience with media distribution systems including SCTE insertion and satellite/linear workflows
• Working knowledge of modern video transport protocols (SRT, RTP, Zixi, HLS)
• Familiarity with SMPTE ST 2110 and SDI-based video transport
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex system issues and identify root causes
• Experience with system monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, operations, and vendor teams
• Ability to lead small-to-medium projects and contribute to larger initiatives
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with Python or scripting for workflow automation
• Familiarity with cloud or hybrid video distribution architectures
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, switching)
• Exposure to AI/ML tools for log analysis or workflow optimization
• Experience with 4K HDR, HDR10 , or JPEGXS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

DTC

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $44.00-52.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.