Video and Voice Engineer
D. E. Shaw, New York
About the job
The D. E. Shaw group seeks a voice and video engineer to join its Systems team. This team oversees the firm’s global voice and video infrastructure, including calling platforms, conference room technology, hardware deployments, and technical event support. The position offers the opportunity to lead the Unified Communications (UC) Voice function, drive the firm’s transition to cloud-based calling, and collaborate closely with colleagues throughout the firm.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and engineer the firm’s voice and calling infrastructure, with a focus on advancing the migration from on-premises to cloud-based platforms.
- Provide day-to-day operational support and ongoing maintenance for UC services, ensuring reliability and performance.
- Partner with global teams to evaluate, plan, and execute the transition to cloud calling, including architectural assessments and migration activities.
- Support and enhance conferencing solutions, including Webex, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, and contribute to video infrastructure initiatives.
- Develop and implement automation solutions for voice and video environments using scripting and API integrations.