NBCUniversal

Media and Entertainment

SoftwareEngineer

$105–145k Stamford, Connecticut, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Software Engineer at NBCUniversal. Skills: Go, Python, Video content delivery at scale, Cloud infrastructure, Containerization, CI/CD, SRE practices. Develop & maintain new and existing software systems & features. Ensure a consistent, diligent approach to peer review of code and configuration change”

What You'll Achieve.

Delivering outstanding VOD, live event, and linear streaming experiences to millions of viewers

Industry & Context.

Media and Entertainment
Problems you'll solve

Drive diagnosis and improvements

Eligibility Requirements

External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview, Hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field, 3+ years of experience in software development, Proficiency with deploying software to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) using containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker), Skilled with using software repositories, CI/CD pipelines and test automation, Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices for ensuring scalability and reliability in cloud environments, Familiarity with Agile methodologies, eg scrum and kanban, A flair for communicating clearly via design document, text, voice and code to a wide variety of nationalities

Nice to Have

Knowledge and/or production exposure to using CDNs to deliver streaming media is advantageous or full training can be provided, Experience with AI tooling for code creation, reviews, testing and related software development workflows

What You'll Do.

Develop & maintain new and existing software systems & features

diligent approach to peer review of code and configuration change

Author design documents

Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews

Ensure deployed systems are reliable

and perform optimally

Make best use of our observability systems & advanced analytics to surface issues

drive diagnosis and improvements

Effectively handle multiple priorities ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results in a fast-paced

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate daily with colleagues across the US, UK and beyond; Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Communicating clearly via design document, text, voice and code to a wide variety of nationalities

Process & Methodology

Effectively handle multiple priorities, Timely delivery of high-quality results in a fast-paced, agile environment

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. About the role As our Software Enginee

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