Project Engineer

Project Engineer (File Based, MAM & Playout Systems)

Department: R&D
Location: Burlington, ON, Canada

This role would suit a person with a desire to work in a diverse position where there is always something new to learn. Being a global company, there are many opportunities to work closely with some of the largest media and entertainment (M&E) and broadcast companies in the world. We emphasize teamwork, promote creativity and enjoy being at the forefront edge of high-tech in our industry.

• Stand-up media workflows and playout solutions for Media & Entertainment (M&E) customers globally
• Help customers streamline operations by adopting the industrys leading workflow & playout solution
• Design and deploy public cloud compute infrastructure
• Design and deploy on-premises virtualization compute infrastructure clusters
• Configure file-based workflows and deploy custom scripts to build media content supply chains
• Configure playout systems to create linear broadcast and OTT streams
• Integrate third party hardware, software and APIs to create end-to-end media workflows
• Work with technical team lead and other team members in an Agile environment
• Own and deliver crucial elements of the projects technical deployment
• Drive customer satisfaction by delivering systems to an agreed upon specification
• Routine reporting on project progress and issues to internal stakeholders
• Escalate issues to Research and Development team for resolution

• Education in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Networking or similar technical discipline
• Excellent debug and problem resolution skills
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and translate into practical use
• Familiarity with Linux operating system
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python)

The following would be an asset in your day-to-day work in this role:

• Computer networking knowledge
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Amazon Aurora, MariaDB)
• Practical knowledge of public cloud compute platforms (e.g. AWS, Google, Azure)
• Experience with Agile work planning methods
• Experience with broadcast automation, device control and media management
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types

• Employer funded benefits program
• Competitive total compensation package
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee assistance plan
• Employee Discount Platform
• Career Progression
• Casual Work Environment
• Social Events and Sports Teams

Evertz Microsystems (TSX:ET) is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets). Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end-to-end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery. Considered as an innovator by their customers, Evertz delivers cutting edge solutions that are unmatched in the industry in both hardware and software. Evertz delivers products and solutions that can be found in major broadcast facilities on every continent. Evertz customer base also includes telcos, satellite, cable TV, and IPTV providers. With over 2,000 employees, that include hardware and software engineers, Evertz is one of the leaders in the broadcast industry. Evertz has a global presence with offices located in: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Australia. Evertz was named one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in Canadian-owned and Canadian-managed companies. Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies identifies Canadian corporate success through companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy.

Evertz makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Evertz will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources upon scheduling your interview.

Thank you for considering a career with Evertz