Senior Presales Engineer in Newbury

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop solutions incorporating Grass Valley products, ranging from single components to complex architectures, including Broadcast IP infrastructures, cloud-based solutions, and software solutions built on GV AMPP.
• Support projects across EMEA, with occasional involvement in other regions.
• Work closely with customers, system integrators, and internal teams to align on solution design and technical requirements.
• Identify, address, or escalate any risks or issues that could impact the proposed solution.
• Travel to customer sites as required to support successful project delivery and conduct demonstrations (approximately 40% travel / 60% office-based work).
• Produce and maintain solution-related documentation, including system diagrams and detailed solution descriptions.
• Prepare proposal documentation and review it with customers and the Grass Valley Delivery team to ensure smooth project execution.
• Attend Grass Valley exhibitions and industry events as required.

Qualifications:

• Willingness and ability to travel at short notice to meet customer and project requirements.
• Strong understanding of broadcast television principles is essential; hands-on experience with Grass Valley hardware or software is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and standard business applications.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft workstation and server environments.
• Good knowledge of LAN/WAN networking principles.
• Experience with JavaScript and HTML is desirable.
• Exposure to alternative operating systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with commonly used broadcast equipment such as video and audio routers, VTRs, and vision switchers/mixers is beneficial.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of playout solutions is an advantage.
• Previous experience working in TV production facilities, playout centers, system integrators, a Grass Valley competitor, or a similar broadcast-related environment is expected.

We Offer:

• Modern tech stack and newly created teams.
• Developing top quality video broadcasting solutions serving customers around the world.
• Stable employment and competitive salary in an energizing and supportive work environment.
• SIP incentive program.
• Work from home (Europe and UK with a reasonable distance to an international airport).

About Grass Valley:

With our award-winning technology and trusted expertise, Grass Valley enables and empowers creators, broadcasters and media organizations to produce brilliant content that captivates audiences and connects people through the magic of media. As the industry’s R&D powerhouse, we offer the widest and deepest range of best-in-class solutions in the industry. We are the trusted partner to many of the biggest and most creative names in the media and entertainment business as we help our customers build successful media businesses and navigate the rapidly shifting media-scape. Our people are creative, knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated, working together to deliver high quality solutions and services to customers all over the world. We are looking for our future ambassadors, technologists, thought leaders and innovators to continue this beautiful journey with us. This is your opportunity, join us!