Head Standards and Business

Head of Studio Standards and Business role at Samsung Research America (SRA)

This role can be based in Irvine or fully remote.

The Visual Solutions Lab at Digital Media Solutions is developing innovative and advanced core technologies related to video and audio systems.

Samsung is in a unique position to change the industry and make direct view the standard for the future. This lab consists of specialists who generally work remotely addressing issues in standardization, external companies and coordinating with HQ Korea.

• Lead our HDR
  10+ standardization efforts in CTA, WAVE, SCTE, SMPTE and if necessary other standards as relevant.
• Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC):
  Participate in ATSC 3.0/NEXTGEN TV standards maintenance and evolution (expansion), development of Regional Operating Profiles, etc.
• Consumer Technology Association (CTA):
  Participate in ATSC 3.0 TV Recommended Practices, video/audio standards, HDMI/CTA-861, etc.
• Standardization of IAMF Audio over HDMI:
  Participate in relevant standards development in CTA.
• Other:
  
  E.g., NABA Technical Committee (regional standards and practices for broadcast).
• Lead technical interactions with companies involved in these efforts both from a standardization and sometimes commercial perspective. Some examples:
  • NEXTGEN TV Specifications, Certification Requirements and Testing (ATSC IT-3 Conformance, NEXTGEN TV Logo Program)
  • ATSC 3.0 Security Authority (A3SA) Specifications, Certification Requirements and Testing
  • Run3TV Testing for ATSC 3.0 Broadcast Application Framework and Applications
  • Coordination with broadcasters and CE companies (CTA TVMC TV Manufacturers Caucus Testing and Test Maintenance groups, Pearl
    
    TV, Sinclair Broadcast, etc.)
• Lead the promotion deployment and expanded footprint for Samsung technology (e.g., HDR
  10+, MMT, etc.) in TV broadcast:
  • Collaboration and coordination with broadcasters, e.g., Pearl
    
    TV (TV Networks and 800+ TV stations)
  • Assists in promotion (e.g., CES, NABShow, etc.)

• MS/Ph.D. or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 20+ years of experience in CE/Media/Entertainment with experience as Director/Sr. Dr. level and above.
• Experience in ATSC, CTA and other groups related to the broadcast industry (e.g., SMPTE, NABA, CTA WAVE, ITU, IEC, SCTE, DASH-IF, etc.).
• Proven experience in leading junior team members.

Base Pay Range: $235,400 — $365,650 USD.

Disclosure of Trade Secrets:
Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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