NBCUniversal

Media

EngineeringManager-VideoSoftwareEngineering

$130–190k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Engineering Manager - Video Software Engineering at NBCUniversal. Skills: Video Engineering, Software Development, Cloud Architecture, Team Leadership. Lead and mentor a team of software engineers. Drive the design and architecture of video software”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality video software; Improve platform performance and reliability; Foster a high-performing engineering team

Industry & Context.

Media
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting complex issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of experience in software development, 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, Experience with video streaming technologies, Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with agile methodologies

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, Experience with large-scale distributed systems, Experience with video encoding and transcoding, Experience with content delivery networks (CDNs), Familiarity with machine learning for video optimization

What You'll Do.

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers

Drive the design and architecture of video software

Oversee the development and deployment of video streaming

Ensure the scalability

and performance of video

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define

Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines for efficient software

Manage technical debt and advocate for best practices

Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Stay current with emerging technologies in video and

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Product management; Other engineering teams; Stakeholders

Communication Scope

Technical presentations; Cross-team communication

Process & Methodology

Agile methodologies, Scrum, Roadmap planning, Resource allocation

Full Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. The Video Software Engineering team is

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