Broadcast Maintenance Engineering Lead

Apple • Culver City, CA

15d

About The Position

Apple creates and delivers world-class content experiences to millions of
viewers globally. Our Production Technology and Studio Engineering teams design
and operate state-of-the-art facilities that power live music, video, and sports
broadcasts, setting new standards for quality and innovation in the industry.
This role will be a core member of a global team of broadcast engineers who
support the infrastructure, workflows, and operations underpinning world-class
live experiences for Apple Services. The ideal candidate will lead maintenance
and reliability initiatives with professionalism, attention to detail, and a
proactive approach to problem-solving.

DESCRIPTION

Apple’s Services team is seeking a skilled and experienced Broadcast Maintenance
Engineering Lead to lead maintenance and support of our broadcast and production
facilities. This role works closely with Studio Operations, Production
Technology, and content production teams to keep all systems running smoothly
through proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and continuous
optimization. The ideal candidate will lead maintenance projects including
planned downtime for critical fixes, technology upgrades, system enhancements,
and infrastructure improvements. You'll coordinate cross-functional teams to
execute complex maintenance windows, develop comprehensive runbooks and
documentation, and establish best practices that minimize disruption while
maximizing system reliability and performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior-level Broadcast Systems Engineer, Broadcast Maintenance Engineer, or equivalent in the media & entertainment industry
• Deep technical expertise in broadcast, radio, and production technology systems, including cameras & vision mixers, multi-viewers, audio/video routing, intercom systems, and more
• Experience with modern media-over-IP standards such as SMPTE 2110 and Dante
• Operational, configuration, and support experience with broadcast control systems (EVS Cerebrum, Lawo VSM, etc)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on documentation and reporting
• Experience directing the work of vendors, contractors, manufacturers, or partners
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and asset management tools
• Comfortable navigating new challenges and working through ambiguity
• Willing to work flexible hours, evenings, overnights, or weekends when required
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when required

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with A-list artists and talent
• Deep understanding of broadcast and production workflows, including live multi-cam productions, live-to-tape, non-linear post-production, live radio, and more
• Experience with multichannel audio systems (Dolby Atmos)
• General understanding of facility infrastructure (power distribution, UPS and standby generators, HVAC systems, etc)
• Familiarity with and passion for the Apple ecosystem of content, services, and hardware

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees