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What Creative Engineers Do—And Why It Matters 

Creative Engineers are cross‑disciplinary problem solvers who bring production craft and platform engineering together. They design pipelines, secure content, shape interfaces, automate workflows, and tune systems for scale and reliability, so creative ideas survive contact with reality. 

From structural engineering to AI product management, creative engineers support a diverse spectrum of teams across the Creative and Media & Entertainment industries. 

Broadcast, Studio, & Live Operations 

  • Structural Engineer 
  • Entertainment Engineer 
  • Technical Director 
  • Video Engineer 
  • Audio Engineer 
  • Animatronic Engineer/Technician 
  • Broadcast Engineer 
  • Animation Engineer 

OTT, Streaming, & Platform 

  • Streaming Engineer
  • Streaming Product Owner
  • Platform Software Engineer
  • Visual Architect

Audience, Ad Tech, & Personalization 

  • Ad Tech Engineer 
  • Data Analyst (Audience & Engagement) 
  • Personalization Specialist 
  • Search Algorithm Developer 
  • UX Researcher 

Design 

  • UI/UX Designer 
  • Visual Architect 

Security & Compliance 

  • Content Security Analyst 
  • Cybersecurity Engineer (Media/OTT) 

AI & Product Leadership 

  • AI Product Manager 
  • Technical Director 
  • Product Owner 

We’re More Than Technical Staffing—We’re Creative Partners 

Media & entertainment leaders face intense delivery pressure and evolving risks. Common challenges include: 

  • Delivery disruption from tech turnover and loss of tribal knowledge impacting velocity, quality, and continuity. 
  • IP/content security across complex vendor ecosystems leaks can cost millions in revenue and reputation. 
  • Shifting to profit-focused streaming models for personalization, ad-supported tiers, and reliability for live events. 

We meet these challenges with industry‑specific staffing and professional services that accelerate feature delivery, strengthen security, and preserve institutional knowledge—without compromising creative quality. 

Whether you’re hiring one developer or building an entire AI function, we tailor our approach to your goals.

Professional Services for
Media & Entertainment 

Our professional services division goes beyond staffing to deliver talent and technical services to design solutions, stand up teams, manage programs, and optimize operations across your tech and creative stack. 

Data & AI 

Cloud & Platform 

Custom & Enterprise Apps 

Applied
Engineering

RPO & Surge Hiring

PMO, Project & Program Delivery 

Custom Managed Teams 

Insight Global Knows Creative Engineering.

Empowering your business with top technical and creative talent and solutions. See more open positions.

Data Center Network Architect

Santa Clara, CA

Insight Global is looking for a Data Center Network Architect to join one of our largest tech clients in the Bay Area. This person will:? Collaborate closely with engineering teams (system architects, hardware/software engineers, QA, and more) to design, develop, debug, and release next-generation products. ? Manage and maintain a high-performing Compute Farm of builders, packagers, testers, and core infrastructure. ? Ensure availability targets are consistently met and lead system recovery efforts. ? Deploy and qualify systems while supporting exciting new technology bring-ups. ? Oversee inventory and lifecycle management for assets across data centers and labs. ? Gather critical metrics and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documentation. ? Maintain a world-class, safe, and well-organized environment in our data centers and labs. ? Troubleshoot Linux/Windows, hardware, and infrastructure issues alongside engineers and platform operations teams. ? Plan, deploy, and maintain on-premises private cloud infrastructure, collaborating with datacenter and network engineering teams. ? Implement efficiency improvements to maximize availability, throughput, and test accuracy while meeting SLAs and KPIs. ? Represent the team in meetings with internal stakeholders and contribute to global operations. This role can pay between $75-$85/hour depending on years of experience and skillset.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Senior Linux Engineer

Irvine, CA

We?re looking for a Senior Linux Engineer to help align and remediate a legacy Order Management System environment. This role focuses on comparing two existing Linux environments and updating the datacenters to match. This is a hands-on role for someone who can be shown the environment and immediately get to work.Responsibilities:Compare two Linux server environmentsIdentify differences across: – OS configurations- Libraries and packages- Users, groups, permissions- Source and system configurations- Encryption settingsInvestigate and resolve encryption-related issuesRemediate and align the two environments to matchWork in a legacy Linux environment without vendor supportCollaborate with an Informix database expertDocument findings and remediation steps clearlyWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Senior Stress Analyst

Long Beach, CA

Insight Global is in need of capable stress analysts/ engineers located in Long Beach, CA working on repairs and modifications of all 7 Series aircrafts. These individuals will evaluate if repairs are structurally acceptable with consideration for static, fatigue and damage tolerance as well as any impact to existing Airworthiness Directives. Plans and organizes structural analysis work at the program level to assure total compliance with structural integrity and stability requirements. Develops, integrates and documents complex or unique structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product’s environment. This role supports commercial aircraft and focuses on fuselage structural components, including skins, frames, fore structure, and crown structure, across composite structures.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Don’t Take It From Us

Insight Global has been our key supplier of domestic talent for years. Now that we’re recruiting internationally, IG has done extraordinarily well. They’re fast, the candidate quality is outstanding, and the customer service is exceptional.
Head of Vendor ManagementPluto TV
While our partnership with IG is newer, we’ve had nothing but positive experiences. We’ve been able to operate transparently as partners & feel supported by IG. The IG team has acted quickly when needed & has remained flexible for us as our needs change.
Bre G.NIKE, Inc.
Insight Global is always in tune with my needs & works diligently to find the right candidates; not just a volume of candidates.
Shawn B.T-Mobile
Insight Global’s team aided in making a seemingly impossible task possible. They provided valuable insights in the conception & architecture of how we’d tackle a large hiring push & through close partnership, they pivoted & worked with us as needs changed.
Tim S.Macy’s Inc.
My contacts at Insight Global have been friendly, helpful & listen to our needs. They have been flexible & helpful when short timelines were provided them. The candidates provided were qualified & teachable.
Rayna W.Kellogg Company
Insight Global has been great to work with–getting us qualified candidates SO quickly that have been perfect culture fits for our team. We tried to fill some of these positions on our own for months, & Insight Global helped us fill them in under a week!
Cassie F.Frontline Education

Stay Ahead With Our Creative, Media,
and Entertainment Expertise 

We don’t just staff creative engineering—we study it, write about it, and help shape its future. Explore our latest blog posts: 

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These insights are written by our internal experts and based on real client experiences.
They’re designed to help hiring managers make smarter decisions—and help job seekers understand where the field is headed. 

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FAQs

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Insight Global delivers fast, high-impact solutions across streaming, studio production, broadcast, and experiential tech in the media and entertainment industry. We understand that every project and operation is unique—that’s why we offer specialized services tailored to your needs.   

As a strategic professional services partner supported by a staffing agency, our people-first approach allows us to deploy vetted media professionals across AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, platform innovation, and more. From talent to technical solutions, our experts implement strategies to elevate and innovate your business. 

What are the benefits of working with Insight Global?

Insight Global is a leading staffing agency that puts people first. When you work with us, you work with recruiting and staffing professionals that truly care about you. We have the resources and connections to help you hire top talent or land a new job without breaking a sweat.

How quickly can you staff my open position?

Depending on interview availability and decision-making, we typically identify and screen candidates in 24-48 hours. Onboarding for consultant assignments takes as little as 1-3 days, but the typical timeframe for interviews, onboarding, and in the door working is 1-3 weeks.

Where is Insight Global located?

Insight Global is an award-winning staffing company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We have 70+ offices located throughout the USCanada, and United Kingdom and are more than able to meet your staffing or consulting needs, in person or remote. View our office locations.

Do you staff remote/work from home jobs? Other jobs/industries/sectors?

Yes! We offer contract, contract to permanent, and direct placement talent solutions for in-person, hybrid, or remote positions. Whether you’re a job seeker or hiring manager, we’re ready to help.

In addition to entertainment/media staffing, we recruit and place candidates across a broad range of industries and sectors: financial services, IT, legal, insurance, construction, education, engineering, life sciences, hospitality, government, creative, energy, and more.

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Absolutely! Whether a candidate needs help connecting to your company’s VPN, getting access to their new devices, or understanding your company’s remote work policies, our team is more than happy to assist.

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