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Video Distribution Engineer II at Fox Corporation in Tempe, AZ
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Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox CorporationUnder 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 through
You 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 documentation
Support 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
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)
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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.