ES
ESPN· HQ in Bristol, Connecticut

Lead Media Systems Engineer (Supervisory Duties)

Location: The Woodlands, TX, USA · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Lead · Posted: September 1, 2026 · Verified: Sep 1, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Oversees media systems engineering and operations, supervising a team responsible for broadcast and production systems. Ensures reliability and performance of media infrastructure, including video acquisition, encoding, and distribution.
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Sports media network spanning publishing, streaming, broadcast and fantasy games.

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