Solutions Engineer – Media

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Assist customers in comprehending the ways in which IP, networking, and emerging technologies can enhance production and delivery environments.

• Provide guidance to clients on contemporary media technologies, including SMPTE ST 2110, PTP/SMPTE ST 2059, multicast, QoS, IP media transport, UHD, resilient media architectures, data center and cloud infrastructure, as well as automation and AI infrastructure.

• Spearhead technical engagements from the initial discovery phase through architecture, workshops, and proof-of-concepts.

• Aid customers in identifying which technologies to implement and their associated business and production-environment advantages.

• Collaborate with Cisco Account Executives to formulate customer strategies, identify opportunities, and cultivate long-term relationships with both technical and executive partners.

• Act as Cisco's representative at significant industry events such as IBC, NAB, and Cisco Live.

• Partner with Cisco engineering, Business Units, standards organizations, and ecosystem partners to shape the future trajectory of media technology.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Broadcast, Media & Entertainment, Live Production, Media Systems, Networking, or a similar technical field.

• Deep practical knowledge of broadcast and media workflows, particularly in video and/or audio.

• Experience with modern IP-based media setups, or a robust understanding of the shift from SDI to IP.

• Familiarity with technologies utilized in contemporary IP broadcast environments, such as SMPTE ST 2110, PTP/ST 2059, NMOS, multicast, QoS, or IP media transport.

• Proven experience in designing, troubleshooting, or deploying intricate technical environments where reliability, resilience, and real-time performance are essential.

• Proficient in engaging with engineers and technical teams, and in articulating complex technologies clearly.

• Experience collaborating directly with customers, technology partners, or system integrators.

• A degree or equivalent experience in Broadcast Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (preferred).

• Background in broadcast video and/or audio systems (preferred).

• Experience working for or with a Broadcast System Integrator (preferred).

• Established relationships within the Media & Entertainment technology ecosystem (preferred).

• Knowledge of IP networking or data center technologies (preferred).

• Experience in customer-facing technical or consulting roles (preferred).

• Cisco, CCNP, CCIE, or other relevant certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with cloud, automation, or AI infrastructure is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to engage with technology that supports major global events and content platforms.

• Chance to represent Cisco at major industry events such as IBC, NAB, and Cisco Live.

• Opportunity to collaborate with Cisco engineering, Business Units, standards organizations, and ecosystem partners.

• Chances to develop and enhance skills across Cisco's networking, data center, compute, security, cloud, and AI technologies.

• Global-scale collaboration and exposure to Cisco's extensive network of experts.