DreamWorks Animation · 14 hours ago
Sr DevOps Engineer, Playout
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their Distribution Engineering organization, responsible for designing and maintaining scalable CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure to ensure the stability and performance of NBCU’s core Playout platform.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery
Automate deployment processes and maintain cloud-based production systems for optimal performance
Embed security, quality checks, and automated testing into the delivery pipeline
Support release cycles, ensuring smooth deployments across development, staging, and production environments
Research and adopt emerging technologies and vendor solutions to enhance infrastructure and workflows
Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform for resource provisioning
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet technical and business requirements
Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, ensuring minimal downtime
Establish monitoring, logging, and metrics frameworks for pipeline and system health
Recommend best practices and process improvements to optimize DevOps operations
Provide Tier 2 support for operational and on-air engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of broadcast and media distribution technologies
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related discipline
5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, infrastructure automation, and cloud operations
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Expertise in AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments
Advanced skills in CI/CD orchestration tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Solid experience with containerization and Kubernetes orchestration
Strong Linux administration and networking knowledge in cloud environments
Skilled in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, YAML, Ruby, or JavaScript
Familiarity with Agile methodologies for project execution
A mindset focused on automation and continuous improvement
Preferred
Exposure to IP video technologies and streaming workflows
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana)
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security best practices
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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