Media Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Media infrastructure engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges in the broadcast and media landscape with experience in broadcast technologies and software systems . For t his role you will focus on designing and implementing sophisticated workflows, middleware integrations, and software solutions tailored to the unique needs of content creators, broadcasters, and media asset managers (MAMs). You'll play a key role in transforming metadata, supporting transmission and digital platforms, and building APIs to bridge systems-all while working in fast-paced, agile environments.
Key responsibilities
• Design and implement scalable, flexible broadcast and media workflows.
• Create tools for metadata transformation, normalization, and mapping across platforms.
• Develop and integrate APIs for media platforms, MAMs, and third-party systems.
• Collaborate with large globa l, distributed teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
• Work in Agile environments, delivering production-ready code to tight deadlines.
• Contribute to software architecture discussions and advocate for best practices in design and development.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and external partners to align technical solutions with business goals.
Required skills and experience
• Proven experience in broadcast/media technology, including workflow design and system integration.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar) .
• Deep understanding of metadata schemas, transformation techniques, and MAM systems.
• Experience of working with APIs .
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across remote and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with cloud-based media workflows (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of broadcast standards (e.g., IMF, MXF, BXF).
• Exposure to media asset management platforms such (e.g. Grass Valley, Premiere, Vantage)
General
• London, UK or Paris, France
• Some travel anticipated
• Regular o ffice hours from Monday to Friday, but may include working out of regular hours as project needs dictate
• Permanent contract

Additional Information
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j62pp2-216-73-216-20-42 in your application.