Technical Project Lead

Amagi is an AI-enabled industry cloud platform built for the new video economy, helping media companies modernize operations, unify streaming and broadcast workflows, and drive advanced monetization. From live remote production and real-time ad decisioning to automated playout and global content syndication. We operate a dynamic content and advertising marketplace and offer fully managed broadcast services that ensure 24/7 reliability and compliance. Trusted by 56% of the Top 50 media companies globally, Amagi powers over 7,000 channel deliveries across 300+ content distributors, processing 500K+ hours of content and generating 26 billion+ monetized ad impressions. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a 1000+ member global team across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Amagi is redefining how media is created, distributed, and monetized—intelligently and globally.

Our identity and mission:
Amagi, epitomizing the essence of freedom, embarks on an extraordinary mission to establish the world's foremost media technology business rooted in a foundation of goodness. Our commitment to autonomy is paralleled by our shared connection through a compelling purpose, with the Amagi Way serving as our guiding light. In our pursuit, we strive to create a harmonious blend of individual freedom and collective purpose, shaping a unique and transformative journey that sets us apart in the realm of media technology.

Work Mode     : In Office

Location : Bengaluru (Bannerghatta Road)

Job Profile:

The VOD Tech Lead will serve as the primary technical liaison for assigned customers, ensuring timely and high-quality go-lives. The role demands a mix of deep product knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical contact for assigned customers during onboarding and delivery phases.
• Partner with the Project Manager to lead technical discussions and educate customers on Amagi's capabilities and limitations for VOD.
• Understand platform specifications in depth and educate engineering, QA teams and customer regarding nuances that would inhibit a speedy delivery.
• Translate customer delivery formats (assets, metadata, platform specifications) into clear requirements for internal teams.
• Understand and document automation, reporting, and customization requirements, coordinate implementation with Engineering teams.
• Handle change requests effectively by working with both customers and internal teams.
• Guide customers on the optimal use of Amagi's products to meet their business needs.
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of Amagi and third-party software solutions in collaboration with Implementation Engineers.
• Ensure all deliverables to customers are tested and meet quality expectations; verify work from Engineering and DevOps teams.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with customers and partners.
• Mentor and guide Implementation Engineers and stay updated with new product features and configurations.
• Provide feedback to improve efficiency across onboarding processes.
• Document processes and customer-platform pipeline specifications in detail and educate the larger teams regarding the workflows as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years in Media Technology, with at least 2 years in customer-facing roles.
• Deep expertise in:
• • VOD workflows
• • Asset and metadata ingest & transcoding
• • Graphics insertion tools
• • Transport stream workflows and encoders
• • Stream delivery technologies: HLS, DASH
• • AWS Media Services (e.g., Mediaconvert, MediaPackager, MediaTailor)
• • Video codecs and playout systems
• Working knowledge of metadata formats
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to quality and detail in delivery and documentation
• BE/BTech in CS/IT/EC
• Willingness to work from Amagi's Bangalore headquarters (onsite role)
• Flexible to work in EMEA shifts supporting US/Europe-based clients