Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer, EMEA

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer (Pre‑Sales) leads technical strategy for IP‑based broadcast solutions across EMEA, partnering with OEMs and customers to design, validate, and promote NETGEAR networking products.

Role Snapshot

• Senior technical authority for IP broadcast networking
• Pre‑sales solution design for media customers
• Partner enablement with OEMs and system integrators
• Lab, test‑bed and demo environment builder
• Field feedback conduit to product & engineering
• Frequent EMEA travel (up to 60%)

Must-Have Requirements

• IP networking (Layer 2/3, VLANs, link aggregation, segmentation)
• Multicast design & troubleshooting
• QoS for real‑time media traffic
• Broadcast media protocols (AES67, Dante, Ravenna, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, IPMX)
• Network architecture (spine‑leaf, HA, redundancy)
• Network monitoring & telemetry
• hands‑on broadcast/live production
• IP networking

Nice-to-Have Signals

• IP orchestration platforms (TAG, Nevion, Evertz)
• WAN/remote production workflows
• VXLAN/EVPN concepts
• Python scripting
• REST APIs
• IP orchestration platforms
• WAN remote production

Work Setup

• Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United Kingdom
• Travel: up to 60% international travel across EMEA
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility details
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Relocation
• Notice period
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Act as the senior technical authority for IP networking in broadcast and live‑production environments across EMEA
• Lead pre‑sales engagements, designing and validating network architectures for broadcast and professional A/V customers
• Collaborate with OEM partners to ensure interoperability and joint solution alignment
• Design and support IP‑based media workflows (AES67, Dante, Ravenna, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, IPMX)
• Build and maintain lab environments, testbeds, and demos for partner enablement and customer proof‑of‑concepts
• Partner with Sales, Business Development, and Alliances to shape technical win strategies early in the sales cycle
• Provide technical enablement for internal SE teams and partners through training, documentation, and best‑practice guides
• Gather field feedback on switching performance, multicast behaviour, QoS, redundancy, and timing‑sensitive environments for product teams

Good Fit If You Have

• Hands‑on experience in broadcast, live production, or professional A/V environments
• Familiarity with IP orchestration or monitoring platforms such as TAG, Nevion, or Evertz
• Exposure to WAN or remote production contribution networks
• Comfort with frequent international travel across the EMEA region