Senior Test Automation Developer - Control (Job Req #2025-240)

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Ross Video is a world leader in Live Video Production Equipment.  Our products are used by a who’s who of the global entertainment industry, including top broadcast networks like NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox in the USA; Rogers, CTV and the CBC in Canada and others around the world from Fiji to Finland and everywhere in between.  We are # 1 in video production gear used in world-class Stadiums that host the top-tier sporting events such as the Olympics and NFL Superbowl. We create everything that touches video including robotic camera systems, video routing and processing platforms, production switchers, to graphics, virtual set and other software systems.   Our products are used by top touring live acts to provide video walls, backdrops, and other production elements. Top webcasters like Revision 3 and MLB.com use Ross, as do other familiar names such as Peloton, Apple and Google. Our equipment is even used in deep-sea exploration and on the International Space Station.  Join Ross and you will have a chance to work on advanced technology used to create and deliver content that connects people all around (and even above) the globe.

The successful candidate will contribute to the enhancement the Hyperconverged Systems Control group’s development and system test capabilities by providing dedicated product, system and exploratory testing for a rapidly growing and expanding live production control system adaptable for use in workflows ranging from traditional broadcast studios to highly scalable IP based facilities, with particular emphasis on the growing field of Video-over-IP, streaming and cloud-based productions.

Who you report to: Manager, Software Development & Architect - Control

What we offer

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, development support and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we’ve got an energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

• Maintain, develop, and staff the Hyperconverged Systems Development Lab Test systems.
• Participation in the product development process with continual feedback on product usability and design testability.
• Design and implementation of custom testing solutions.
• Development and maintenance of test plans and cases including test scripts for automated test.
• Regular test execution and reporting of progress and bugs.
• Assisting in investigation and reproduction of product and customer issues.
• Participation in the maintenance, management and expansion of system lab environments.
• Third party equipment integration into the system and automated test suite.
• Other related duties as required

Who you are:

• Technical or IT related education or 5 years of equivalent experience.

• Strong test, analysis, debug, and diagnosis experience with broadcast equipment
• Familiar with all aspects of broadcast system setup, installation, and test, including IP networking concepts and equipment
• Background in programming, scripting languages (e.g. Python), and databases is favored
• Familiarity with PV tools, bug tracking systems and test plan and schedule development
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio
• Able to take complex technical details and convey the info in an easy-to-understand manner
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work co-operatively with and across all company departments
• Other experience, desirable skills or areas of interest, considered a plus:
  • Unix/Linux command line tools
  • Experience with Video-over IP Control systems and adjacent technologies including:
    • NMOS IS-04, IS-05, IS-08, IS-10
    • NDI, SRT, Dante, ST-2110, SMPTE 2022-6, 2022-7
    • PTP, mDNS
  • Strong foundation in IP networking concepts and techniques, such as
    • IP Addressing, Multicast streams
    • Network Switch configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting and operation.
    • Cloud-to-Ground / Ground-to-Cloud Video-over-IP applications
  • Live production or Broadcast industry experience or knowledge of relevant workflows, standards, and practices

• You revel in problem solving, take ownership of and have pride in your work.
• You enjoy the creative process of ‘finding a way’ to overcome challenges.
• You are a flexible, adaptable, self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment 
• You recognize that communication skills are as important as technical skills.
• You want to be part of a team that builds great, successful products that customers love

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross!  We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.