Sr. Production Engineer

Description

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Job Category

Enterprise Technology & Infrastructure

Job Details

About Salesforce

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The Experience

We're looking for a Sr. Production Engineer who thrives at the intersection of live event production, technical operations, and platform engineering. You'll be hands-on with every aspect of our broadcast operations—from pre-event planning and encoder configuration to real-time troubleshooting during live streams and post-event analysis.

This role is perfect for someone who gets excited about:

The adrenaline of live production where every second counts

Deep technical problem-solving under pressure

Building systems and processes that scale globally

Working on high-visibility projects that impact the entire company

Enjoys flexibility of operating in various production roles

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

Event Production & Execution (40%)

Live Event Operations:

Execute live streaming for company-wide events including All-Hands meetings, Kickoffs, executive communications, and learning programs

Operate and monitor live broadcast systems including encoders, streaming servers, CDN distribution, and player deployment

Manage multi-channel streaming for simultaneous events (main stage + breakout rooms)

Coordinate with event producers, AV vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless technical delivery

Execute real-time adjustments to optimize stream quality, audio/video sync, and viewer experience

Monitor live captions, graphics overlays, and interactive elements during broadcasts

Support Live Event technical operations such as Technical Director, Producing, A1, and Streaming Engineer

Pre-Production Planning:

Conduct technical pre-production meetings with event stakeholders

Design streaming architecture for complex multi-location, multi-channel events

Configure and test encoders, streaming channels, backup systems, and failover processes

Coordinate network requirements, firewall rules, and bandwidth provisioning with IT teams

Create technical run-of-show documents and contingency plans

Post-Event Operations:

Process and publish video-on-demand (VOD) content with captions and metadata

Conduct post-mortems to identify issues and improvement opportunities

Generate analytics reports on viewership, engagement, and technical performance

Archive recordings and maintain content libraries

Technical Operations & Platform Management (35%)

Platform Operations:

Manage and optimize Primary Streaming platform including channel configuration, server health, and performance tuning

Monitor streaming infrastructure health using platform-native monitoring tools

Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues including buffering, caption failures, player errors, and encoding problems

Coordinate with vendors support for escalations, root cause analysis (RCA), and platform maintenance windows

Manage CDN configurations, ECDN deployments, and network delivery optimization

Incident Management:

Participate in on-call rotation for 24x7 support of critical streaming events

Lead incident response during live event issues with rapid diagnosis and remediation

Document incidents, coordinate vendor escalations, and track issues to resolution

Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures

Maintain incident tracking and vendor accountability (RCA completion, SLA adherence)

System Integrations:

Integrate streaming platforms with internal systems including Salesforce (CRM), Slack, email notifications, and analytics platforms

Build and maintain automation for repetitive tasks (channel creation, VOD publishing, reporting)

Develop monitoring dashboards and alerting for proactive issue detection

Engineering & Continuous Improvement (25%)

Process Engineering:

Design and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for event production workflows

Build tools and scripts to automate manual processes

Create self-service capabilities for internal customers where appropriate

Develop training materials and runbooks for team knowledge sharing

Platform Engineering:

Evaluate new streaming technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions

Design and implement improvements to streaming architecture for scalability and reliability

Work with infrastructure teams on network optimization, firewall management, and capacity planning

Contribute to platform migration projects and technology refresh initiatives

Partner with Enterprise Security teams to conduct software assessments for new and existing production tools. Develop and implement alternative solutions when platforms fail to meet security requirements

Quality & Reliability:

Establish and track SLOs/SLIs for streaming service reliability

Implement testing frameworks for pre-event validation

Conduct failure mode analysis and build redundancy into critical systems

Drive continuous improvement based on incident trends and vendor performance data

You’re Our Person If…

Experience:

5+ years in live event production, broadcast engineering, streaming operations, or related technical production role - Including Technical Directing, Producing, A1 positions.

Hands-on experience with professional streaming platforms

Proven track record of executing high-stakes live events with large audiences

Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues in real-time during live productions

Technical Skills:

Deep understanding of video streaming protocols (RTMP, NDI, SRT) and video codecs (H.264, H.265)

Strong knowledge of encoding hardware/software (e.g., Teradek, LiveU, Wirecast, Viz Vectar, Kairos and Ross

Proficiency with CDN concepts, network troubleshooting, and bandwidth optimization

Experience with monitoring and observability tools

Basic scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)

Operational Excellence:

Strong incident management skills with ability to remain calm under pressure

Experience with on-call rotations and 24x7 support responsibilities

Excellent troubleshooting methodology and root cause analysis skills

Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices

Communication & Collaboration:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to work effectively in a globally distributed, remote-first team environment

Experience coordinating across multiple teams (AV vendors, IT, event producers, executives)

Customer-service mindset with focus on stakeholder satisfaction

Even Better If…

Advanced Technical Skills:

Experience with Video Streaming /Cloud Video platforms

Knowledge of live captioning systems and standards

Familiarity with ECDN (Enterprise Content Delivery Network) technologies

Experience with player embedding, APIs, and platform integrations

Advanced scripting/programming skills for automation and tooling development

Familiarity working with Enterprise Security on software/vendor assessments, including designing compliant workarounds or alternative architectures when tools fail to meet security standards

Broadcast & AV Expertise:

Professional broadcast or AV production background

Understanding of SDI, NDI, audio mixing, and video switching

Experience with multi-camera productions and complex AV workflows

Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices

Familiarity with SMPTE ST 2110 standards and IP-based broadcast environments, including media transport over managed networks

Proven track record in enterprise-scale AV system design, including adherence to facilities safety codes and standards

CTS and QSC certifications preferred and AI knowledge background is recommended

Platform & DevOps:

SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) mindset and practices

Experience with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation

Familiarity with cloud platforms

API development and integration experience

Industry Experience:

Prior experience at a large enterprise or tech company managing internal communications

Experience with Salesforce products or ecosystem

Background in event technology or webcasting industr

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.