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Freelance Playout Operator

New York, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

We are seeking a Freelance Video Playout Operator to join our Fox News Channel team. As the ... live programming as well as pretaped shows using a file server playout system * Count back to ...

Freelance Senior Designer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

Contribute to and help evolve sophisticated design systems, working across components, tokens ... Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, strategists, and engineers to ensure ...

... system. In this role, as an AI Pilot - that's how we refer to this role at Mindrift - you'll ... About the Role This is a freelance role for a Tendem project. As a Python Data Scraping Engineer ...

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How much do freelance systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance systems engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance Systems Engineer job?

A Freelance Systems Engineer is an independent professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems for clients on a contract basis. They work across industries like IT, aerospace, healthcare, and telecommunications, ensuring system performance, security, and scalability. Their responsibilities may include system architecture, troubleshooting, integration, and optimization. Freelancers in this role often manage multiple projects, offering flexible solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

What does a typical project look like for a Freelance Systems Engineer?

As a Freelance Systems Engineer, a typical project might involve assessing a client's existing IT infrastructure, designing and implementing integrated systems, and ensuring optimal network performance and security. You may work independently or collaborate with client-side IT teams, often managing your own schedule and communication. Projects vary in length and complexity, ranging from short-term troubleshooting assignments to long-term infrastructure overhauls. This diversity allows you to continually expand your skills and work with a wide range of industries and technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Systems Engineer position, and why are they important?

A Freelance Systems Engineer should possess expertise in systems integration, network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools like VMware, Linux/Windows servers, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco, or Microsoft are often expected. Strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills help build trust and ensure project success. These competencies are crucial for delivering reliable, high-quality solutions for clients with diverse and evolving technical requirements.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Systems Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Virtual Production Engineer

Synapse Virtual Production

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$99K/yr

Temporary

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Virtual Production Engineer, Atlanta Studio
Synapse Virtual Production
Freelance

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The Systems Engineer owns the health, reliability, maintenance, and evolution of the technical infrastructure that supports our Atlanta studio. This role owns the engineering lane — the underlying systems that make the stage function consistently, reliably, and at performance. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Systems Engineer works closely with the Technical Stage Manager, VP Supervisor, and Operator to keep the technical foundation of the stage strong.
Key responsibilities include:
• Owning the health and reliability of LED, render, sync, networking, and control systems
• Leading preventative maintenance and building routines that reduce avoidable failures
• Troubleshooting infrastructure-level issues across networking, synchronization, routing, and connectivity
• Supporting the engineering side of the LED volume ecosystem and contributing to upgrades and performance optimization
• Building and maintaining clear engineering documentation, diagrams, and configuration records
• Partnering across stage, VP workflow, and runtime execution lanes to route and resolve technical issues appropriately
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in systems engineering, broadcast engineering, or stage systems support, deep knowledge of networking, sync, and control systems in a production environment, and strong troubleshooting and documentation discipline. Experience with LED volume support, render and control environments, and virtual production ecosystems is strongly preferred.

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