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Solution Architect – Switchers

Solutions EngineerSolutions EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1960H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

86 days ago

Salary

Not specified

EnglishSwitching

Job Description

• Assisting sales teams, customers, and integration partners with production switcher system design, deployment, and operations; Bill of Materials (BoM) creation and solution configuration • Delivering product demonstrations and proof-of-concepts at customer sites and trade shows • Supporting service and technical support organizations with escalations and design questions • Delivering in-person and virtual switcher training and technical presentations • Maintaining and managing demo systems and operational readiness • Coordinating shipment logistics for demo hardware • Managing travel planning and expense reporting • Responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) • Participating in customer meetings to address workflow needs and technical requirements • Supporting solution qualification and opportunity strategy with Sales and Product teams.

Job Requirements

Deep technical knowledge of Grass Valley production switchers including K-Frame, Kahuna, and/or Mav-X
Exceptional understanding of live production workflows and signal flow including Production Automation
Strong IP video knowledge including ST 2110, PTP, NMOS, and network architecture concepts
Ability to design complete production switcher solutions integrated with video, audio, control, and monitoring systems
Operational understanding of switching techniques, macros, MEs, layering, transitions, and effects
Superior verbal and presentation skills; the ability to clearly explain complex systems to technical and non-technical audiences
Outstanding interpersonal and customer engagement skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Solid Windows / MS Office proficiency
Important skills: PowerPoint and presentation development; Diagramming tools (Visio, Lucid, Draw.io, etc.); Documentation and workflow visualization; Ability to effectively interface with engineering, sales, and product management teams; Experience assisting with system acceptance testing and customer validation.
Nice to have skills and experience: Familiarity with third-party production switchers and control systems; Experience with Grass Valley AMPP workflows and integration; Multilingual (Spanish, Dutch, or others); Prior experience responding to formal bids and tenders (RFP/RFI/RFQ); Understanding of automation, tally systems, General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO), and control protocols; Knowledge of broadcast graphics workflows and replay systems.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation packages
Energizing and supportive work environment
Remote role with up to 40–50% travel; candidates must live near a major airport and be able to store and transport demo equipment