Michael Smith is a highly experienced engineering professional with a strong background in media technology and software development. Currently serving as Principal Engineer in Media Core at Warner Bros. Discovery since September 2025, Michael specializes in video transcoding for a diverse range of digital media products. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions at Mux from May 2021 to September 2025, including Senior Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Manager, where responsibilities included architecture of core video ingest and streaming systems. Michael's tenure includes leadership roles at Standard AI, Opendoor, Pandora, Rdio, Pioneers of the Inevitable, Fluendo, and SpeedLegal, with a focus on engineering management and backend systems. Michael holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Melbourne.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices