Digital Video Archiving Systems Engineer

January 6

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Internet Archive

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Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library that offers free access to a vast collection of digital content, including websites, books, audio, and video. It aims to provide universal access to all knowledge by preserving the global digital culture and history for future generations.

library

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1996

🤝 Non-profit

📱 Media

📚 Education

📋 Description

• The Internet Archive is seeking an experienced and skilled Digital Video Archiving Systems Engineer to join our TV News Archive team. • Your primary responsibilities will include setting up and managing systems, system monitoring and troubleshooting/problem solving, and maintaining recording hardware such as satellite dishes, specialized cables, and over-the-air tuners. • This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity to contribute to a vital project that preserves, and makes accessible, a wealth of TV News material from the United States and around the world. • Key Responsibilities: System Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor video recording systems for performance issues and system errors. • Analyze system logs and performance metrics to proactively address potential problems. • Develop and execute strategies to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our services. • Network Management: Configure and optimize network settings to support video recording operations. • Monitor and analyze network traffic to identify and resolve packet loss and latency issues. • Work with the Ops team to implement network performance improvements and ensure reliable data transmission. • Hardware Maintenance: Install, calibrate, and maintain recording hardware, including satellite dishes, specialized cables, and over-the-air tuners. • Perform regular diagnostics and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance of all equipment. • Troubleshoot hardware failures and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed. • Development of New Capabilities: Collaborate with the team to develop and integrate new features into our archiving process. • This may include leveraging both in-house software and third-party services to make our archived video more accessible and useful to patrons. • Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in video processing technologies and archiving methods. • Recommend and implement enhancements to our processes and tools to ensure that our archive remains cutting-edge and highly functional. • Technical Support: Document technical procedures and updates to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base.

🎯 Requirements

• Extensive Experience in Video Signal Processing • Hardware Proficiency • Network Management • Problem-Solving Skills • Innovation and Development • Attention to Detail • Team Collaboration • Proactive Attitude • Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of video encoding/decoding standards and practices • Experience with network protocols and packet loss mitigation techniques • Experience with cloud-based archiving solutions • Familiarity with scripting languages for automation and data analysis (e.g. JavaScript, Python, Bash) • Familiarity with container technologies (e.g. Docker, podman) • Familiarity with machine learning and AI-driven video processing tools • Previous experience in a similar role within a media or archival organization

🏖️ Benefits

• PTO • paid holidays • medical benefits • dental • vision • health savings accounts • flex spending accounts • commuter benefits • short term disability • long term disability • retirement programs