Service Field/ Project Engineer

Location: Czech Republic

Are you a techie, passionate traveler, looking for a long-term engagement?

In that case, join us!  

Who we are

Since 1992, Aveco has grown into the TV industry’s largest independent automation company – with production and master control playout automation, media asset management, and workflow automation, serving hundreds of the world’s leading broadcasters and media organizations. In addition to the Czech Republic, we have customers in Brazil, Peru, India, the Philippines, Mexico, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, the USA...pretty much everywhere.

We have been expanding worldwide and we are going to continue to grow! There are around 50 of us in Prague, and we also have offices in Los Angeles, Mexico City, Bogota, Geneva, Nice, New Delhi, and Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of the environment (network setup, virtual machine installation, etc.)
• Technical collaboration on projects with a focus on the delivery of already available features rather than trying to develop new features
• System configuration/scripting as per project definition/specification
• Search/design technical solutions if needed
• Testing & bug fixing of delivered solution including issues reported by end-users
• Travelling to customer sites for interaction with multiple systems
• Documentation of technical solutions used within the project
• Cooperation & education of team members, training of end-users
• Hands-on projects- installing, scripting, debugging
• Preparing documentation, reports, and updates for stakeholders

Who will you work with?

You will be part of the international project team. You will primarily work with other project engineers and managers who will teach you broadcast technologies, explain how things work in "television", and show you what our systems can do and how to configure them. You will discuss technical solutions with presales, then daily, you will communicate with the customer's or system integrator's technicians to resolve existing or new technical requirements with them. Aveco is a software company, so we develop new solutions for our clients, so you will also be in contact with developers from time to time.

What we expect from you

• University degree plus 1 year of experience in a similar position or college plus 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience in the broadcast industry is an advantage
• Advanced ability to read, write, and speak English & Czech
• Deep knowledge of OS LINUX is a must (openSUSE is preferred)
• Scripting: BASH, LUA, GROOVY
• Strong communication skills
• Travel as needed
• Valid driver's license (no international restrictions)
• Communication skills
• Flexibility
• Customer-oriented attitude

What can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Home office on request
• 3 sick days per year
• 5 weeks vacation
• Financial evaluation according to your work diligence and results
• Company and occasional informal events
• Help with everything you need
• Dog-friendly office
• Multisport card
• English lessons

Contact us for more information: careers @ aveco.com