Content Systems Engineer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Content Systems Engineer Req ID: 10146067 Job
Description: This technology team designs, builds, and supports
critical systems used across OTV, Hulu, ABC News, Streaming, and
other Disney Entertainment teams. As part of the ABC Owned
Television Stations (ABC OTV) group within Disney Entertainment, we
operate in a high-performance, innovative, and collaborative
environment committed to quality, employee growth, and continuous
improvement. We invest in our people—prioritizing work-life
balance, ongoing training, and competitive compensation and
benefits—because we believe technology is only as strong as the
team behind it. Our mission is to empower our engineers and
technologists to drive the future of media through creativity,
expertise, and relentless innovation. The Content Systems Engineer
is a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing,
implementing, and supporting mission-critical, cloud-native media
systems across ABC OTV. This role drives the architecture and
integration of scalable, secure, and resilient broadcast and
content workflows, ensuring alignment with business, marketing, and
entertainment objectives. The engineer collaborates with
cross-functional teams, manages third-party providers, and
influences the strategic direction of next-generation broadcast and
storage solutions. The position requires deep technical expertise,
strong communication skills, and the ability to translate
enterprise strategy into actionable system designs and roadmaps.
Responsibilities: Architect, design, and optimize cloud-native and
broadcast systems Develop and implement standards, policies,
procedures, and documentation Monitor system health, troubleshoot
issues, and ensure operational reliability Collaborate
cross-functionally to enhance workflows and support business goals
Manage resources, technology implementations, and third-party
partners Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science, Broadcast Engineering, or equivalent experience 3 years of
broadcast or post-production engineering experience Advanced
knowledge of media workflow and orchestration systems (e.g.,
Telestream Vantage, IBM Aspera, Dalet Galaxy) Strong experience
with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS EC2, S3, Lambda, AWS
media services) Proficiency in at least one programming or
scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) Experience with
on-premises virtualization and storage solutions (e.g., VMware,
NetApp Storage, Dell EMC Isilon) Familiarity with broadcast
hardware (encoders, decoders, video routers, etc.) Understanding of
live video transport protocols (SRT, RTMP, RTSP, NDI, etc.)
Familiarity with post-production workflows (transcoding, archiving)
and non-linear editing, VFX, and motion graphics software (Adobe
Creative Suite, Maxon CINEMA 4D, DaVinci Resolve) Demonstrated
ability to design and implement cloud-native and hybrid workflows
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including Tier 2/3
support Excellent organization and communication skills, with the
ability to multitask and adapt to changing requirements Ability to
work early mornings, late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
for outages and/or maintenance windows, and participate in the
department’s on-call rotation. Preferred Qualification: Project
management experience Experience negotiating with senior management
and customers to influence strategic direction Experience
developing and maintaining technical standards and reference
architectures. The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA,
Bristol, CT and Chicago, IL is 129,300.00-$173,300. The range in
New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $135,382 - $181,610 . The range in
San Francisco, CA is $141,532 - $189,860. The range in Orlando, FL
is $123,082 - $165,110. The base pay actually offered will take
into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the
candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and
experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive
units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in
addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other
benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting
Segment: Owned TV Stations Job Posting Primary Business: Owned TV
Stations All Primary Job Posting Category: Architecture (Tech)
Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal
Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - KFSN TV O & O 1777 G St, USA - CA - KGO TV O & O - 900
Front St, USA - IL - 190 N State Street, USA - NC - 411 Liberty St,
USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square, USA - TX - KTRK TV O & O - 3310
Bissonnet St Date Posted: 2026-03-30
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Glendale , Content Systems Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Glendale, Arizona
