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NBCUniversal

Sr. Software Engineer

NBCUniversal

Published 07 Jan 2026
New York, NY, USA
110K - 160K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

GO
Python

Key skills

Computer Science
CICD
Cloud Infrastructure
Information Technology
Test Automation
Software Systems
SRE
Cloud Environments
Site Reliability
Streaming
Animation
Operations
Deployment
Agile
Scrum
Kanban

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

IOS
AD
Flair

Description

NBCUniversal Sr. Software Engineer \\\| SmartRecruiters Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox . Sr. Software Engineer Full-time Business Segment: Media Group Functions Compensation: USD110,000 \- USD160,000 \- yearly Company 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. Job Description Our Media Group portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, youll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesnt stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. Were always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, were backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. About the role As our Senior Software Engineer, youll join the Content Delivery Engineering team (CDE) within NBCUniversals Global Video Engineering organization in New York City, USA. Your mission is to get involved with delivering outstanding VOD, live event, and linear streaming experiences to millions of viewers across our US, UK, EU, and Africa services - including Peacock, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and NOW/WOW. Youll collaborate daily with colleagues across the US, UK and beyond excellent communication skills are essential. Our team specializes in large-scale Multi-Content Delivery Network design and operations, performance telemetry and analytics, selection & interfacing with content origins via multiple workflows - dynamic ad insertion, manifest manipulation and integrating new player technologies. Responsibilities Develop & maintain new and existing software systems & features as a Go specialist, with projects primarily aligned to video content delivery at scale, with a focus on testability and usability. Ensure a consistent, diligent approach to peer review of code and configuration change within sensible, maintained repository structures and CI/CD pipelined deployment. Working closely with our SRE team to ensure deployed systems are reliable, resilient, scalable and perform optimally, using common, modern technologies. Make best use of our observability systems & advanced analytics to surface issues, drive diagnosis and develop fixes. As Senior Software Engineer on the Content Delivery Engineering (CDE) team within NBCUniversal's Global Video Engineering organization in New York City, you will be responsible for systems that must deliver high-quality streaming for millions of viewers of VOD, live event, and linear streaming content across our US, UK, EU and Africa services - including Peacock, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and NOW/WOW Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field is preferred. 3+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in Go and/or Python. Proficiency with deploying software to cloud infrastructure using containerization. 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. Knowledge and/or production exposure to using CDNs to deliver streaming media is advantageous or full training can be provided. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $160,000. Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to . Job Location Google Maps requires functional cookies to be enabled I'm interested I'm interestedCookies Settings I'm interested share this job Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via email Share on Xing Share on WeChat Share to WeChat × Copy the link and open WeChat to share. 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Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires at least three years of experience in software development, with expertise in Go and/or Python. Proficiency in deploying software to cloud infrastructure using containerization is necessary. Candidates should be skilled with software repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation. Experience with Site Reliability Engineering practices for ensuring scalability and reliability in cloud environments is also required. Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as scrum and kanban is expected. A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field is preferred.

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About the company

NBCUniversal

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57452

HQ

New York City, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, well continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

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