Staff Engineer, Digital Audio Specialist

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and oversee digital audio platforms and content delivery systems.

• Assist with audio processing, encoding, streaming, and distribution workflows.

• Oversee the audio content lifecycle, including ingestion, storage, metadata, and publishing.

• Ensure top-quality audio delivery across web, mobile, and streaming platforms.

• Create and maintain automation solutions for audio operations and media workflows.

• Diagnose audio quality issues, streaming failures, and platform performance challenges.

• Collaborate with content, engineering, and product teams to provide audio solutions.

• Manage integrations among audio platforms, content management systems, and third-party services.

• Monitor platform health, streaming performance, and user experience metrics.

• Implement best practices for audio quality, scalability, reliability, and security.

• Support digital broadcasting, podcasting, and on-demand audio projects.

• Conduct root cause analysis and resolution for production incidents.

• Define standards, processes, and governance for audio platform operations.

• Optimize infrastructure and workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

• Mentor junior engineers and offer technical leadership on digital audio projects.

• Engage in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with stakeholders to grasp business requirements and deliver optimal solutions.

• Ensure adherence to content rights, licensing, and regulatory obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5.5 years of total experience.

• Strong background in Digital Audio Engineering, Audio Technology Platforms, and Media Infrastructure.

• Extensive hands-on experience in Digital Audio Processing, Encoding, Streaming, and Audio Delivery Technologies (Must Have).

• Significant experience with Audio Content Management Systems and Digital Media Workflows (Must Have).

• Practical experience with audio editing, mixing, mastering, and broadcasting technologies.

• Strong knowledge of audio codecs, compression standards, and streaming protocols (Must Have).

• Familiarity with cloud-based media platforms and audio content distribution networks.

• Proven experience in automation and workflow optimization within digital media settings.

• Experience in managing large-scale audio content libraries and metadata systems.

• Practical experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms.

• Strong understanding of audio quality assurance, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Experience integrating audio platforms with third-party applications and APIs.

• Knowledge of podcasting, internet radio, OTT audio, and streaming ecosystems.

• Experience with monitoring, analytics, and performance optimization of audio platforms.

• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and content rights management.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees can work remotely.