# Compression Engineer

Hiring organization: [Warner Bros. Discovery](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/warner-bros-discovery)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/424ad65e-4d08-44dc-894a-d6ac278ab32f

Listed on Warner Bros. Discovery's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Sterling, VA
- Salary: 63000 – 117000 USD per year

## Summary

This role maintains video compression and distribution systems supporting Warner Bros. Discovery's global broadcast operations on a 24/7 basis. It suits experienced broadcast engineers comfortable with on-call work and familiar with modern video encoding, IP transport, and cloud delivery platforms.

_Our summary, not Warner Bros. Discovery's wording._

## Skills named

AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio

## Required

- 4–6 years of television compression and distribution systems experience
- Knowledge of baseband video, audio, and metadata
- Signal flow understanding and ability to read system drawings
- MPEG4 encoding and encryption/authorization technology experience
- IP theory and operation knowledge
- Ability to work in high-pressure, multitask environment
- Full-time on-site availability including overnight, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
- On-call coverage outside assigned hours as needed
- Legal right to work in the United States

## Nice to have

- Understanding of television production
- Satellite distribution and RF uplink technology knowledge
- Satellite reception systems experience
- SNMP monitoring systems experience
- System drawing skills with AutoCAD, Visio, LucidChart, or Drawing.io

Apply on Warner Bros. Discovery's site: https://warnerbros.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/global/job/VA-Sterling-45580-Terminal-Drive/Compression-Engineer_R000104219