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National Basketball Association (NBA) · 1 day ago

Senior Engineering Lead, Platform Services & Support

Secaucus, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$185K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with a mission to inspire and connect people through basketball. The Senior Engineering Lead will oversee the Platform & Systems Support Engineering team, focusing on technical support and engineering excellence across broadcast systems.

BasketballCasual GamesSportsSports Leagues and Teams

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the Platform & Systems Support Engineering team, providing advanced technical support and escalation management across all broadcast systems

Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues, driving root cause analysis and long-term solutions

Oversee and support intercom and audio systems, including configuration, maintenance, and optimization of platforms such as Riedel Artist, Riedel Bolero, and RTS

Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure performance and reliability of master control and signal distribution services

Partner with Production & Broadcast Ops teams to evaluate and implement new production models, including cloud-based and remote workflows

Advise engineering leadership on system buildouts, and infrastructure upgrades, providing technical feedback and support to ensure scalable, resilient, and efficient solutions

Support remote events and live production environments, including arena-based systems and technical deployments

Maintain and enhance the NBA’s High-Speed Arena Network (HSAN) and other critical transmission infrastructure

Participate in a rotating on-call support schedule, providing emergency response and technical leadership during incidents

Qualification

Broadcast engineeringIntercomAudio systemsVideo over IPVendor managementVideo compressionNon-linear production systemsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum of 10 years of experience in broadcast engineering, with at least 3 years in a Tier 2 or senior support role

College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field required

In lieu, a college degree significant field experience will be considered

Proven leadership experience managing Tier 2 or senior-level technical support teams

Deep expertise in intercom and audio systems, particularly Riedel and RTS platforms

Strong background in broadcast engineering, including video routing, signal transport, and delivery infrastructure

Advanced knowledge of video compression, video over IP, and Software Defined Video Networks

Familiarity with broadcast standards, especially SMPTE 2110 and related protocols

Experience with non-linear production systems such as EVS or equivalent

Strong vendor management skills, including SLAs, support coordination, and lifecycle planning

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines

Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Company

National Basketball Association (NBA)

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.

Founded in 1946

Brooklyn, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.nba.com

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