# AV Engineer

**Company:** [Anthropic](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/anthropic)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $285k – $325k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** q-sys, google meet, logitech, lua, digital signal processing, dante, smpte 2110, av over ip, video conferencing, broadcast streaming, appspace, Google Workspace, netgear, acoustic echo cancellation, av system design
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> Designs, programs, commissions, and operates enterprise audiovisual systems for offices, conference rooms, events, and broadcasts. The role requires 8+ years of enterprise AV experience, Q-Sys or similar control programming expertise, technical drawing skills, and strong integrated-system troubleshooting ability.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead AV design, procurement, and programming for new office builds, expansions, and retrofits across a global portfolio.
- Create and maintain AV system designs, including schematic drawings, line diagrams, and elevation plans.
- Program and commission AV systems to meet specific use cases and user requirements.
- Execute successful first-day-of-business deployments for new offices, ensuring systems are operational for day-one occupancy.
- Attend build coordination meetings with architects, contractors, and workplace teams to drive AV requirements and integration.
- Test emerging AV technologies to optimize productivity and enable premium experiences.
- Develop automated solutions to improve system reliability and reduce operational overhead.
- Partner with Security and IT teams to ensure AV systems meet enterprise security requirements.
- Create comprehensive system documentation, including programming logic, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.
- Oversee global AV operations and service delivery standards.
- Manage relationships with AV integrators and vendors.
- Assist with event production, AV operations support, and system maintenance as needed.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of experience designing and implementing AV systems in an enterprise environment.
- Proficiency in control-system programming using the Q-Sys ecosystem or similar.
- Hands-on experience with video conferencing platforms, particularly Google Meet.
- Ability to read and create AV technical drawings, including schematics, line diagrams, and rack elevations.
- Understanding of digital signal processing concepts, including acoustic echo cancellation, noise reduction, EQ/dynamics, and automixing.
- Familiarity with enterprise video distribution, streaming technologies, and broadcast standards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting aggressive timelines.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for complex integrated systems.
- Willingness to travel up to 8 weeks domestically and internationally for office build-outs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with the Logitech video conferencing ecosystem and management platforms.
- Q-Sys Level 2, CTS, or CTS-D certification.
- Experience building Lua control scripts within Q-Sys.
- Background in broadcast production or live event engineering.
- Experience with Netgear network switches and AV-over-IP systems, including QLAN, Dante, or SMPTE 2110.
- Familiarity with digital signage platforms such as Appspace.
- Understanding of acoustical design principles for conference spaces.
- Track record of large-scale office technology deployments.
- Previous AV installation experience.
- Experience in high-growth technology companies.
- Google Workspace administration experience.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range: **$285,000–$325,000 USD**.
- Hybrid policy: Staff are expected to work from an office at least 25% of the time, with some roles requiring more office time.
- Visa sponsorship may be available.

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