IT Engineering - Audiovisual Broadcast Engineer

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an AV Broadcast Engineer, you'll serve as the technical engineering lead ensuring flawless execution of the events and broadcasts that enable communication across our global organization. You'll act as both technical director and primary escalation point for complex production challenges, bringing deep expertise in audio DSP, video broadcast systems, and camera technologies to every event—from intimate executive presentations to company-wide all-hands broadcasts reaching thousands of participants. This is an opportunity to define what world-class event production looks like at a cutting-edge AI research organization. You'll drive the long-term vision for how events and broadcasts evolve for the audiovisual team while working at the intersection of hands-on engineering and strategic infrastructure planning—making real-time technical decisions during live productions while collaborating on the global broadcast standards and systems that scale with our organization. Your work directly enables the collaboration and transparency that advance our AI safety mission.

Requirements

Have 7+ years of hands-on experience in broadcast engineering, live sound reinforcement, or technical event production
Possess deep technical expertise in audio DSP, microphone techniques, and acoustic optimization for speech
Bring strong knowledge of video broadcast systems including camera operations, signal flow, and multi-camera production
Can operate as both the engineer solving complex problems and the technical director calling shots during live productions
Excel at building relationships with stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business value
Take ownership of technical quality end-to-end, from system design through live execution
Strive for excellence in every production while maintaining pragmatic judgment about what's achievable within constraints
Thrive in environments requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving in fast moving environment
Bring a collaborative engineering mindset while confidently making technical decisions under pressure
We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Q-SYS DSP platforms with experience in audio routing, processing, and control logic
Broadcast video switchers such as Blackmagic ATEM, Ross Carbonite, or NewTek TriCaster
Large-format digital audio mixing consoles such as Yamaha DM7, CL/QL series, or similar professional platforms
Professional broadcast camera systems including PTZ cameras, camera control units, and multi-camera workflows
Video conferencing integration and optimization including Google Meet, Zoom Rooms, and hybrid meeting technologies
Live streaming architectures including encoders, CDNs, and platform-specific optimization
Network fundamentals for AV-over-IP including multicast, VLANs, QoS, and bandwidth management
Project leadership or technical direction for corporate broadcasts, conferences, or large-scale productions
Contributing to technical specifications, system designs, or infrastructure planning in previous roles

Responsibilities

Engineering Lead & Technical Escalation
Serve as primary technical escalation point for the events team during complex productions and technical challenges
Design and optimize audio and video systems for event spaces including DSP configuration, microphone placement, and camera configurations
Troubleshoot sophisticated technical issues requiring deep understanding of signal paths, network architecture, and system integration
Oversee and mentor events team members on technical best practices, equipment operation, and troubleshooting methodologies
Manage relationships with AV integrators for system upgrades, installations, and complex technical support
Event Production & Technical Direction
Work collaboratively with onsite events team to ensure seamless technical execution and successful event outcomes
Consult and design technical setups for events ranging from intimate executive presentations to company-wide broadcasts
Coordinate with event stakeholders to translate production goals into technical solutions and equipment requirements
Drive global event support efforts, ensuring consistent technical standards and knowledge sharing across office locations
System Maintenance & Optimization
Oversee preventative maintenance programs for event spaces, ensuring engineering-level diagnostics and procedures are followed
Optimize existing AV systems through firmware updates, DSP tuning, camera tuning, network configuration, and equipment calibration
Delegate hands-on maintenance tasks to onsite technicians as appropriate while maintaining oversight and quality control
Maintain and test inventory of professional event equipment including wireless microphones, cameras, and portable production gear
Identify systemic issues requiring architectural improvements and collaborate with AV Engineering team on solutions
Global Broadcast Design & Infrastructure
Contribute to architectural decisions for broadcast studios, streaming infrastructure, and event technology across global offices
Collaborate with AV Engineering team on standardization of broadcast workflows, equipment specifications, and technical requirements
Provide technical input on office expansion projects requiring event spaces or broadcast capabilities
Document engineering standards, system designs, and technical specifications for global deployment