Lead Systems Engineer – Graphics

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From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.   

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And we do it all right here at Sky.  

As the Lead Systems Engineer for Broadcast Production Software Engineering, you will lead the charge in the technical advancement of our broadcast production systems, focusing on high-end graphics solutions. Your responsibilities will span designing and integrating both hardware and software solutions.  You will work with Sky Sports’ state-of-the-art XR studios, large LED volumes, AR graphics, and data-driven infographics, supporting top-tier sporting events. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in high-profile Sky News broadcasts, including elections, budget announcements, and other fast-paced breaking news. 

What you'll do

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance graphics systems that integrate with existing broadcast infrastructures. 

• Engage with stakeholders across Sky Sports and Sky News to understand their needs and expectations, ensuring that system developments align with organisational goals and deliver value to all parties involved. 

• Focus on optimising hardware and software systems in graphics rendering, pipelines, real-time processing, and output. 

• Conduct thorough cost analysis for system upgrades, hardware procurement, and software development, ensuring that projects stay within budget while delivering high-quality results. 

• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to broadcast systems, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth operations. 

• Work closely with design, production, and other engineering teams to align system development with project goals and timelines. 

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in graphics technology and drive innovation by integrating new tools, techniques, and hardware advancements. 

• Ensure that all systems adhere to industry standards, best practices, and company guidelines for graphics quality, performance and security. 

• Maintain detailed documentation of system architecture, processes, and updates to ensure clear communication and knowledge transfer within the team. 

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in systems engineering, with a focus on graphics systems development and optimisation. 

• Demonstrated expertise in delivering large-scale, complex broadcast graphics projects 

• Strong knowledge of graphics compute, real-time rendering, and 3D graphics technologies  

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems within a Broadcast and IT environment. 

• Understanding of AR/VR systems and tools. 

• Knowledge of software automation, such as Ansible.  

• Excellent communication and project management skills. 

• Experience working in live production environment. 

• Experience with cloud-based rendering and virtualisation technologies. 

Team overview  

Content technology and innovation  

Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content.  

The rewards   

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:  

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place  

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate  

• A generous pension package  

• Private healthcare  

• Discounted mobile and broadband  

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences  

Inclusion & how you'll work  

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.  

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.  

Your office space:  

Osterley 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.   

We'd love to hear from you   

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.   

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.  

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.  

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.