Position Details

Job title: Broadcast Cloud Engineer
Contract Type: Fixed term until December 2027
Location: Boulogne – Billancourt, Paris, with hybrid work setup and involves medium travels abroad (up to 2 months)
Location: This position requires English and French as professional languages

Be Part of Broadcasting Magic at Major Sport Events

Behind every breathtaking sports moment you witness on screen is a team of technical wizards ensuring flawless delivery. Our Digital team is at the heart of bringing these unforgettable sporting events to millions of viewers worldwide. As a Broadcast Cloud Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of live production and cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless video signal flow from stadium to screen. You’ll work across on-premises and cloud systems (mainly AWS), coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and help shape the next generation of live sports delivery.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end delivery of live event broadcasts
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud and video workflows
• Coordinate project timelines, requirements, and stakeholders
• Drive innovation through scripting (Python) and automation tools
• Support post-event reporting and knowledge sharing
• Travel occasionally to support high-profile global events

What makes a successful candidate? 

• Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Proficiency in Python and modern scripting for automation
• Solid understanding of video workflows, encoding, and streaming protocols (SRT, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Previous exposure to live broadcast environments
• Fluent in both French and English (spoken & written)

At HBS, we thrive on delivering world-class broadcast solutions for major international events. We’re always looking for exceptional individuals who demonstrate:

Strong Communication Skills – Fluent in English, able to navigate an international environment with clarity and professionalism.

Confident & Adaptable Team Players – Thriving in fast-paced, live event settings, where collaboration is key to success.

Technical Excellence & Organisation – Structured, detail-oriented, and proficient in the tools needed to keep operations seamless.

Who is HBS?

You’ve probably watched a football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events: FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.

Watch what we do in 4 videos: https://urlr.me/RedyDE