Senior Presales Engineer

Grass Valley Group.; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media solutions company in Newbury is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer/Solution Architect to design and develop state-of-the-art broadcast solutions. The role entails collaborating with clients and stakeholders to deliver tailored technical designs, requiring travel to customer sites for successful project execution. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and an understanding of broadcast principles, with opportunities to work remotely within Europe and the UK.

Benefits

Modern tech stack

Competitive salary

Work from home flexibility

SIP incentive program

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of broadcast television principles and experience with Grass Valley products.
• Proficient in Windows and standard applications.
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions using Grass Valley products.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams on solution design.
• Travel to customer sites for project delivery and demonstrations.

Skills

Broadcast television principles

Windows operating systems

LAN/WAN networking

JavaScript

HTML

Customer-facing skills

Job description

Overview

The Role: Pre-Sales Engineer / Solution Architect

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions incorporating Grass Valley products, ranging from single components (such as video switchers, camera chains, or SDI routers) to more complex architectures, including Broadcast IP infrastructures, cloud-based solutions, and software solutions built on GV AMPP. The role supports 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.

Benefits

• 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 to build successful media businesses and navigate the rapidly shifting mediascape.

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, thoughtleaders and innovators to continue this beautiful journey with us. This is your opportunity, join us!

For further information, please visit grassvalley.com

Grass Valley offers competitive compensation packages in an energizing and supportive work environment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

Grass Valley is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, color, age, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.