Engineer (Y-4)

@ 1414 Walt Disney Pictures
1414 Walt Disney Pictures1414waltdisneypictures.com

Engineer (Y-4)

Burbank, CA
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

Support Disney's studio post-production by maintaining and troubleshooting sound facilities and workflows, including immersive formats, network systems, and content security in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Experience in post-production workflows
  • Knowledge of immersive mixing formats
  • Troubleshoot audio/video systems
  • Proficient in macOS, Windows, Linux
  • Configure IP networks and storage

Qualifications

  • Strong client-service skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Able to support remote collaboration tools
  • High security environment experience
  • Knowledge of content protection

Full job description

Job Posting Title:

Engineer (Y-4)

Req ID:

10150389

Job Description:

The Sound Engineering team is part of Studio Technology that supports The Walt Disney Studios. The position will support all post-production activities supported by the Sound Department. This includes Audio Mixing Stages (5.1, 7.1, IMAX, and Dolby Atmos), ADR/Remote collaboration, Audio QC, Mastering Suites and Review Rooms.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • High-level front-line technical support for all post-production Sound facilities.
  • Work in close collaboration with other members of the Sound Engineering team to design, implement, and maintain feature film Audio Mixing Stages, Mastering, and QC environments.
  • Support workflow process and procedures for the Sound Department.
  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Avid Pro Tools systems and Avid consoles/control surfaces.
  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IP Networks and SAN/NAS storage systems.
  • Collaborate with Studio Technology teams to ensure all Sound Department activities are handled.
  • Ensure that content security protocols are followed at all times.
  • Participate in Jira services and project management workflows.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experienced in all post-production workflows:
    • Traditional console mixing; large format consoles and control surfaces
    • In-the-box mixing
    • Immersive mixing formats, including Dolby Atmos and IMAX
    • ADR workflows; dialog replacement, group, and animation production.
  • Excellent client-service orientation and understanding of the nuances of post-production support.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to quickly troubleshoot complex Audio/Video systems and innovate workarounds as required.
  • Skilled in macOS, Windows, and Linux operating system.
  • Ability to design, configure, and maintain TCP/IP-based network infrastructure, including IP addressing schemes, routing, and network services.
  • Knowledgeable in centralized storage systems, including Avid Nexis.
  • Experience working in a high-security environment, focusing on content protection.
  • Able to install and support Avid Pro Tools software, hardware, and plug-ins.
  • Understand and support remote collaboration software; Source Connect, TVIPS, Evercast, Sohonet - Clearview Flex and Pivot, Microsoft Teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficient at multitasking in a highly complex and diverse production environment.
  • Can quickly prioritize decisions when given incomplete or conflicting information.
  • Highly self-directed; able to manage and (re)prioritize multiple concurrent and competing challenges and issues.
  • Fundamental understanding of component-level electronics and circuit design; familiarity of microcontrollers encouraged!
  • Proficient in software development, with experience designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications.
  • Software development experience; GUI, command line, and embedded platforms.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and partners.
  • Expertise in StorNext, Avid S6, Nexis, System 5, and Icon.
  • Knowledge of speaker calibration and room tuning.
  • Comfortable identifying and developing solutions that improve the filmmaker client experience.

Additional Information: This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement- IATSE Local 700

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement- IATSE Local 700. The rate for this daily union position in Burbank, CA is $70.62 per hour.

Job Posting Segment:

TWDSTECH

Job Posting Primary Business:

Post Production Engineering

Primary Job Posting Category:

Sound Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-21
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