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Join our innovative team and be at the forefront of real-time graphics and stage technology! As a Graphics Programmer, you'll stand out by directly shaping our live productions.
You'll contribute by developing the tools that bring our on-screen visuals to life – scripting data interfaces, managing crucial databases, and building applications to control our graphics engines.
You'll solve the challenges of integrating dynamic data with captivating graphics, and play a vital role in building a robust and collaborative foundation for our department's future growth across production, engineering, and operations.
Key job responsibilities
Dive into Data: You'll team up with the tech gurus to build and manage the databases that power our on-screen graphics. Think of it as making sure all the right info flows smoothly from the data sources to what you see on TV.
Speak the Language of Data: You'll be the bridge between different systems, using APIs and web services to pull in both live and past data and get it ready for our graphics.
Master the Graphics Magic: You'll write and manage the scripts that tell our VizRT graphics templates how to display that real-time and stored data. Basically, you'll be making the cool visuals happen!
Build Cool Tools: You'll get to create your own web or desktop applications using C# in Visual Studio to control our custom graphics – think of it as building the ultimate remote control for our visuals.
Team Up and Understand: You'll work closely with the Prime Video Live Sports crew and other Amazon teams to figure out exactly what data and applications they need. You'll be the go-to person for making sure their visions become reality.
Be the Fixer: When things go sideways with data, connections, hardware, or software, you'll be the one to jump in, troubleshoot, and get everything back on track. You'll be the superhero of smooth broadcasts!
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience using C# and Visual Studio
• 5+ years hands-on experience developing with .NET Framework and JavaScript frameworks (React.js)
• 5+ years experience writing and optimizing T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and views in MS SQL Server
• 3+ years experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, and VBScript development
• Demonstrated experience implementing TCP/UDP socket programming solutions
• Experience supporting live production environments and mission-critical systems
• Must be able to work on-site, including weekends and occasional travel for remote events
Technical Skills Must Include:
• C# / .NET Framework
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• MS SQL Server / T-SQL
• Live graphics renderer integration
• Streaming platform development
• Visual Studio IDEProfessional Experience:
• 7+ years software development experience in broadcast/television production environments
• 5+ years hands-on experience integrating live graphics renderers (VizRT or Unreal Engine)
• 5+ years developing solutions for streaming platforms
• 5+ years working with real-time sports data and statistical feeds
Technical Expertise:
• Experience with broadcast-specific protocols and systems
• Track record of implementing streaming platform integrations
• Portfolio of successful live production software deployments
• History of graphics automation system development
Industry Knowledge:
• Proven experience in sports broadcast technology
• Background in live production workflows
• Demonstrated success developing real-time data visualization solutions
Additional Skills:
• Experience with multiple graphics rendering platforms
• History of live broadcast support
• Record of successful remote production support
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $256,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
