Senior It/av Engineer

The Team

Across our work in Science, Education, and within our communities, we pair technology with grantmaking, impact investing, and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Central team provides the support needed to push this work forward. 

The Central team at CZI consists of our Finance, People & DEI, Real Estate, Events, Workplace, Facilities, Security, Brand & Communications, Business Systems, Central Operations, Strategic Initiatives, and Ventures teams. These teams provide strategic support and operational excellence across the board at CZI.

Our Central Tech team provides technology and security support for CZI and our grantees. We believe that Engineering, IT and Security are most effective when in sync and learning from each other on a daily basis.  Across our three pillars of Infrastructure, Security, and Grantee & Partner Support, we enable our teams to achieve their goals faster and more securely. We leverage technology to automate manual processes, constantly innovate to optimize operations, provide first-class support, and build solutions to enable the scale and execution of our business partners' strategies and initiatives.

The Opportunity

As a IT/AV Engineer, you will oversee and manage all aspects of our AV program, including managing our live events,  evaluating and implementing new technology and maintaining conference room AV systems. This role will require this individual to collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and third party vendors when needed. This role requires someone who works well with a team and can stay calm under pressure. 

Join our team as an AV Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting live events. You'll be responsible for designing, setting up, and maintaining AV systems throughout our offices to ensure seamless employee meeting experiences. This opportunity combines technical expertise with hands-on problem solving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about AV technology and thrive under the excitement of live events, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Oversee the AV needs of live corporate  events,  work with our event coordinators to build a program and plan for both participants and support teams to follow
• Maintain our Conference room AV systems by conducting regular maintenance and updates to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Provide expert-level support for AV systems, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues promptly.
• Lead the design, installation, and configuration of AV systems throughout our offices. This will include our multi-use space, video conferencing systems, digital signage, sound systems, and other related equipment.
• Develop and maintain AV standards, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and company requirements. 
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality AV solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system configurations, user guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Evaluate new AV products and technologies, conduct pilot tests and provide recommendations for adoption.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working in a fast paced environment, preferably within a technical organization
• Comfortable taking on additional job responsibilities as needed, demonstrated willingness to get involved in the details to achieve the team's end goals
• Excellent communication skills; able to build working relationships with core and cross-functional teams
• Experience with the build out and set up of conference room AV systems
• Familiarity with  video conference technology used in  meeting rooms  
• Hands-on experience in managing Live and Remote company events
• Ability to discuss collaboration technology with technical and non-technical staff members
• Experience working in a ticketing system

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $89,000 - $134,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges outside Redwood City are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Benefits for the Whole You 

We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible. 

• CZI provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
• CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice. 
• Funding for select family-forming benefits. 
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area
• And more!

Commitment to Diversity

We believe that the strongest teams and best thinking are defined by the diversity of voices at the table. We are committed to fair treatment and equal access to opportunity for all CZI team members and to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Learn about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. 

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Explore our work modes, benefits, and interview process at www.chanzuckerberg.com/careers.

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