Video Streaming and Broadcast Engineer

Meta is seeking a Video Streaming Engineer to support all aspects of video streaming and broadcast engineering for event production, remote and cloud production, and company-wide communications. This position is part of the Enterprise Engineering organization, so candidates should have demonstrated experience with technology and a focus on customer experience and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Global travel is expected and frequent, with flexible working hours.

The Streaming Engineer will be responsible for supporting all aspects of video streaming and broadcast engineering, for high-priority live events and streaming workflows globally. This includes video transmission via hardware and cloud-based encoders. Meta is seeking a candidate who has extensive experience with broadcast and streaming technologies and is knowledgeable about modern streaming protocols.
6+ years of experience in all aspects of live video streaming

Deep familiarity with AWS services, especially Media Live, Media Connect, and Media Convert

Experience with project management for large-scale projects

In-depth knowledge of video transport protocols: HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), DASH, RTMP, RTSP, 2110, JPEG XS, NDI, RIST, MPEG-TS, and RTPBackground in broadcasting and live streaming, and a experience with digital video platforms

Experience with live-broadcast and linear encoding systems in a professional environment

Must be able to meet tight deadlines, on a fast-paced production schedule

Proficiency in tools to encode/decode/analyze video and understanding of security best practices

Experience in managing the execution of complex projects, including technical workflow design

Experience with video encoding software in a professional environment

Experience with social platform streaming and broadcasting

Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication skills. Experience in building and maintaining good relationships with business partners

Experience with video accessibility, such as captioning and translation services

Knowledge of any programming language (JavaScript, Python, or Java) and some experience in developing web applications

Track record of learning and adopting new technologies, products, and features

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Experience with the FFmpeg suite of tools

Cloud technology experience (AWS) using their media products

Experience working independently and making sound choices without additional support

Able to work autonomously or in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize work effectively and efficiently

Experience and a competent understanding of DRM (Digital Rights Management)
Bachelor's degree or demonstrated equivalent work-related experience