Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack - job 1 of 2

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

NBCUniversal is seeking a Staff Fullstack Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative new systems and solutions making use of a rapidly changing landscape of emerging technologies.

This is a special role that's part of a team focused on proving the value of new tech and bringing it to production quickly. We are seeking a candidate well versed in full stack web application software development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop prototypes rapidly for new proofs of concept, ensuring high usability and adherence to design specifications.
• Maintain a working knowledge of back-end systems to facilitate efficient API integration and occasional deployment of basic full-stack applications.
• Ability to integrate front end systems into Active Directory and UX flows for SAML authentication.
• Uphold high standards of code quality through rigorous testing, adherence to code standards, and common-sense testing.
• Develop automated tests for your code, ensuring every function, service, and object is compatible with your team’s work and with the many systems within the NBCUniversal system portfolio as well as ensuring cross-device and browser compatibility.
• Create documentation for developers as well as business users to help them understand our products.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within a matrixed organization, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to navigate system complexities and deploy solutions efficiently.
• Deploy to cloud-based platforms and troubleshoot application, cloud, and configuration issues when necessary.
• Utilize tools for code & test generation to dramatically accelerate the delivery of features and components you create.

Basic Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in full stack development/engineering, demonstrated through a comprehensive portfolio and related experience.
• Proven capability to bring a basic application from idea to delivery without requiring support from others.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript, including ES6+ features and asynchronous programming. Expert in at least one modern front-end framework (React preferred, Angular or Vue acceptable).
• Strong understanding of web design principles, responsive and adaptive design, and UI/UX best practices.
• Experience with front-end testing frameworks, code versioning tools, and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
• Strong understanding of backend technologies (Python) and RESTful services, with practical experience in integrating and consuming APIs in front-end projects.
• Proficient in designing and implementing serverless architectures, with hands-on experience deploying applications on a leading cloud platform such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to an agile development environment, quickly incorporating feedback and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Ability to visualize the architecture of a proposed system or service, draw it out, socialize it, and build it.

Desired Characteristics:

• Competent in working in secured internal network environments and complex cloud network setups.
• Familiarity with integrating large language models and conversational AI-generated content technologies into applications.
• Experience with Terraform
• Proven adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving technology landscape, with a strong problem-solving ability and quick learning curve.
• Effective communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across diverse teams and navigating a large, matrixed organization efficiently.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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: $130,000 - $170,000 (bonus eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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 [email protected].

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qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner
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