Amazon

Senior Solutions Architect, Live Broadcast Operations

Amazon$153K — $207K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in live video transmission at a TV network or streaming platform
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information
  • Hands-on expertise with broadcast/streaming standards like SCTE, SMPTE, HLS, and DASH
  • Experience in supporting live Production Control Room (PCR) and Master Control Room (MCR) operations
  • Familiarity with cloud-based media technologies, preferably AWS Media Services

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical resource for live events in Denver
  • Collaborate with AWS and external vendors to create scalable broadcast solutions
  • Define technical specifications for live content workflows
  • Troubleshoot complex live transmission issues in real time
  • Promote the use of advanced broadcast technologies such as UHD and HDR

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
Full Job Description
Application deadline: Aug 24, 2026

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join our Live Broadcast Operations team based in Denver, CO.

In this role, you will serve as a key technical resource supporting the design, integration, and operation of live broadcast workflows across Prime Video's live sports and linear channel portfolio. You will work at the intersection of broadcast engineering and cloud-based media technology, partnering closely with internal engineering teams, external broadcasters, and technology vendors to ensure best-in-class live video delivery at scale.

This is a hands-on technical role embedded within our Denver Master Control Room (MCR) environment, with direct influence over the infrastructure and workflows that power some of the most-watched live sports content in the world.

Key job responsibilities
• Serve as the primary on-site technical resource in Denver, supporting live events across NBA, MLB, TNF, and other Tier 1 and Tier 3 properties
• Partner with AWS, Prime Video engineering, and external broadcast technology vendors to architect scalable cloud and hybrid broadcast solutions
• Define and maintain technical specifications and integration standards for live content workflows
• Troubleshoot complex live transmission issues in real time with zero tolerance for failure
• Drive adoption of advanced broadcast technologies including UHD, HDR, live ad insertion, and SCTE standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders

- 5+ years experience at a TV network, broadcaster, or internet streaming platform specializing in live video transmission, processing, and delivery

- Hands-on experience with broadcast and streaming media standards (SCTE, SMPTE, HLS, DASH, etc.)

- Experience supporting live PCR and MCR operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience supporting live sports in an MCR/TOC live environment

- Experience in cloud-based live video workflow design and implementation (AWS Media Services preferred)

- Deep expertise in live ad insertion technologies and workflows

- Experience with HDR video production and streaming

- Prior participation in industry standards groups (SCTE, SMPTE, DASH-IF, or equivalent)

- Familiarity with signal routing, satellite uplink/downlink, and fiber-based content delivery

- Experience operating in a 24/7 live broadcast environment with direct on-call responsibilities

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CO, Denver - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

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