Senior Storage Systems Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

Prime Video is seeking an experienced Senior Storage Systems Engineer to join our Media Systems Engineering, Studios Technology team in Culver City, CA. In this role, you will work in a cross functional, interdependent team supporting production and post productions partners to define, build, implement and maintain business critical infrastructure for Studios teams globally. You will be responsible for designing and supporting storage systems and developing the future roadmap of these platforms.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement storage and server solutions optimized for Media & Entertainment workflows across local data centers and AWS.
- Research and evaluate new storage and server technologies.
- Develop scripts and/or tools for storage management automation and data movement solutions.
- Administer, maintain, troubleshoot, and support large complex multi-platform storage and server environments.
- Manage, maintain and provide technical support for the infrastructure at editing facilities and remote work environments.
- Collaborate with business leaders and engineering teams to understand and document storage/server needs.
- Create clear technical documentation and visualizations that effectively communicate to both executive and technical audiences.

A day in the life
We are looking for innovative minds to join our fast-paced team. You will work in an agile environment to develop advanced solutions that revolutionize both our Studio operations and the broader entertainment industry. You will be challenged to think broadly and pioneer innovative approaches while contributing to Amazon's strategic vision. You will also be supported by a talented team of peers that work each day to positively impact our customers. This is an evolving business where creativity and drive can make a lasting impact. If you are energized by rapid growth and transformative technology, we want to hear from you.

About the team
The Media Systems Engineering team focuses on building post-production environments, technology solutions, and on-premises/cloud-based infrastructure to automate, streamline, and optimize audio and video workflows throughout the entire content creation lifecycle at Amazon Studios/Prime Video.

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.

Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment? Prime Video's technology teams are creating best-in-class digital video experience.

As a Prime Video technologist, you’ll have end-to-end ownership of the product, user experience, design, and technology required to deliver state-of-the-art experiences for our customers. You’ll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied. You’ll also be able to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.

We’ll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists, you can decide where a career Prime Video Tech takes you!
- Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
- Experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility tradeoffs
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields with specialty in multimedia areas.
- 5+ years of experience with studio or agency post production systems support.
- Prior experience and expertise with SAN and NAS systems (Stornext, Nexis, Isilon).
- Prior experience and knowledge of Avid, Adobe, Autodesk, BlackMagic Design, Filmlight and ColorFront content creation platforms.
- Prior experience and knowledge of AWS Storage options (Block, file, and object storage, along with hybrid and data migration solutions).
- Proficient in Red Hat Linux, CentOS, and comfortable using the command line interface.
- Experience with virtualization solutions, such as VMware ESXi.- Knowledge of at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Perl
- Experience with supporting non linear editorials bays.
- Knowledge and familiarity with post production frameworks and workflows.
- Experience with editorial and mastering system integration.
- Experience in communicating with production and post production end-user stakeholder teams.
- Experience with video and audio routing systems.
- Expertise and experience with media containers, packaging and video transport structures (such as IMF, MXF, QuickTime, SMPTE ST2110, NDI, RTP)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.