Media & Streaming Solution Architect

Role overview

Media & Streaming Solution Architect at Tata Elxsi

Architect end-to-end content ecosystem solutions covering content ingestion, metadata management, MAM/DAM, rights & licensing, content scheduling, and multi-platform distribution.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead streaming platform architectures including live and VOD workflows, transcoding, encoding, packaging, DRM integration, ABR streaming (HLS/DASH), and CDN orchestration.
• Define media supply chain architectures covering content acquisition, production workflows, playout automation, and content syndication across linear and digital platforms.
• Design cloud-native media solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP services, including media processing, storage, and multi-region content delivery.
• Drive data and analytics architecture for audience insights, content performance measurement, recommendation engines, and monetization intelligence.
• Collaborate with product, editorial, business, and client stakeholders to translate content strategies and business models into scalable technology solutions.
• Lead technical pre-sales activities, including solutioning, RFP responses, proposal development, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Establish architectural standards, governance frameworks, reference architectures, and best practices for media engineering teams.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies such as FAST channels, AI-powered content operations, GenAI for media, immersive experiences, and advanced ad insertion technologies.
• What We're Looking For Strong expertise in OTT, streaming, broadcast, and media platform architectures.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based media services and modern content delivery ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of content management, media workflows, and digital distribution models.
• Experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, and customer-facing engagements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passion for innovation and driving digital transformation in the media and entertainment industry.

Required qualifications

• Minimum qualification: B.E, B.Tech, MCA, M.E, M.Tech

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore, Pune, Trivandrum, Chennai, Hyderabad

About the employer

• Tata Elxsi offers comprehensive services in Media and Communications, including research, strategy, design, software development, validation, and deployment.

Additional role details

• With global presence and deep expertise, we specialize in 5G services, Edge computing, and connectivity solutions.