IPTV & Coax TV Specialist

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer who will support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of IPTV and Coax TV infrastructure across diverse client environments. This role demands hands-on expertise in headend systems, media players, DRM technologies, and Android OS, with a strong focus on remote diagnostics, customer support, and field readiness.

• Install, configure, and maintain IPTV and Coax TV systems, including headend appliances (e.g., Anevia, UCrypt) and multicast streaming setups.
• Provision and troubleshoot Android-based media players and tablets (e.g., Wetek, VLC, Exo Player).
• Perform in-room testing and validation of IPTV and Coax signal quality using IGMP protocols and diagnostic tools.
• Perform in-room testing and validation of TV interface commands such as power and volume controls.
• Support DRM integration and content encryption standards (e.g., Pro:Idiom, Swank, Swift Media).
• Conduct site surveys, product survey reports, hardware installations, and preventative maintenance.
• Excellent ability to diagnose and resolve issues across both IP and coaxial networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Account Management, Professional Services) to ensure seamless system performance.
• Document technical changes, resolutions, and contribute to the internal knowledge base.
• Train customer support teams on system usage and troubleshooting.
• Escalate blockers and issues promptly to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensuring information security and AI safety are at the forefront of your mind in everything we do in Oneview.

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in IPTV, Coax TV, and network infrastructure.
• Experience working with TV providers including Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Direct TV, and other s, this includes encryption methodologies
• Strong understanding of multicast/unicast protocols, IGMPv2/v3, and headend configurations.
• Proficiency with Android OS, media player frameworks (e.g. Exo Player, VLC), and DRM systems.
• Experience coding within media player environments (e.g., customizing Exo Player or VLC) to support playback optimization, UI enhancements, or DRM integration.
• Familiarity with TV interface protocols such as HDMI CEC and MPI.
• Familiarity with network diagnostics, QoS monitoring, and remote support tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively to client sites.
• Experience with hardware integration in healthcare or hospitality environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with Gracenote and TV listings metadata.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.
• Experience with IPTV headend systems like Anevia, VITEC, or similar.
• Knowledge of coaxial tuning, DVB standards, and hybrid OTT/IPTV/DVB setups.
• Expected travel would be 50% of their time.