NBCUniversal
Sr Software Engineer, Content Services
Full-time Business Segment: CNBC 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 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. 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. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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. Job Description
As a
Senior Software Engineer
on the
Content Services
team, you will play a critical role in building and evolving the core backend services that power NBCUniversal's digital experiences across web, mobile, and OTT platforms. These services manage and deliver digital contentarticles, video metadata, editorial data, and moreat scale and in real time. You'll work on high-performance, reliable APIs built using
Java, Go, GraphQL
, and
REST
, ensuring robust content delivery systems that are foundational to our digital products. You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, SREs, and other engineers to build software that is efficient, scalable, and easy to maintain. You will contribute not only through strong code, but also through mentorship, architectural input, and a commitment to engineering excellence and team growth. What We Value Senior Software Engineers at NBCUniversal go beyond writing code. They mentor their teams, influence technical direction, and contribute to a culture of quality and innovation. They partner across functions to deliver systems that meet the evolving needs of our users, ensuring everything we build is reliable, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. Qualifications
Responsibilities Leadership Partner with product, analytics, and design to define clear, practical requirements Mentor junior engineers through design and code reviews, pairing, and onboarding Promote engineering best practices across the team Identify and solve systemic team issues that impact productivity or quality Participate in and help guide conversations around technical direction and media industry trends Champion a user-first mindset, advocating for solutions that enhance content performance and editorial experience Technical Design and deliver end-to-end services that handle digital content such as articles, video metadata, and editorial assets Build and maintain APIs using Java, Go, GraphQL, and REST Ensure systems are scalable, performant, and secure under real-world traffic and constraints Promote test coverage, code quality, and secure development practices Drive adoption of reusable patterns and help evolve platform capabilities Debug, profile, and optimize across multiple layers of the stack Participate in RFCs and provide thought leadership on service architecture and API design Collaborate with SREs to ensure services are observable and production-ready Delivery Scope large initiatives and epics; break down complex problems into actionable tasks Proactively communicate risks, timelines, and blockers Balance competing priorities from editorial, product, and platform teams Support the team in achieving realistic delivery timelines while maintaining code quality and sustainable velocity Communication & Collaboration Partner across content, video, data, and UX teams to define and deliver cohesive content experiences Participate in all levels of technical hiring to help scale the team Create and maintain documentation for critical systems Communicate technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Actively participate in post-incident reviews and cross-team discussions Must-Haves: Strong server-side engineering experience in large-scale, high-availability environments Strong experience in
Java
and
Go
(Golang) Experience building and scaling
GraphQL
and
REST APIs Deep understanding of service design, API modeling, and distributed systems architecture Familiarity with
digital content systems
CMS, metadata, content delivery, video delivery Proven ability to write secure, maintainable, and testable code Experience working in agile teams with strong delivery and collaboration practices Strong understanding of observability (logs, metrics, tracing) and performance tuning Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills Preferred: Experience in the media or publishing industry Familiarity with content modeling, media taxonomies, and editorial workflows Exposure to content delivery networks (CDNs), caching strategies, or video streaming architectures Contributions to open-source projects or published technical writing Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience What We Offer At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you'll have access to great perks and amenities: Sweat it out
Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes Eat up
Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars Commute-friendly
Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City Hybrid:
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 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: $155,000-$175,000 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape. Job Location
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Full-time Business Segment: CNBC 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 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. 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. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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. Job Description
As a
Senior Software Engineer
on the
Content Services
team, you will play a critical role in building and evolving the core backend services that power NBCUniversal's digital experiences across web, mobile, and OTT platforms. These services manage and deliver digital contentarticles, video metadata, editorial data, and moreat scale and in real time. You'll work on high-performance, reliable APIs built using
Java, Go, GraphQL
, and
REST
, ensuring robust content delivery systems that are foundational to our digital products. You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, SREs, and other engineers to build software that is efficient, scalable, and easy to maintain. You will contribute not only through strong code, but also through mentorship, architectural input, and a commitment to engineering excellence and team growth. What We Value Senior Software Engineers at NBCUniversal go beyond writing code. They mentor their teams, influence technical direction, and contribute to a culture of quality and innovation. They partner across functions to deliver systems that meet the evolving needs of our users, ensuring everything we build is reliable, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. Qualifications
Responsibilities Leadership Partner with product, analytics, and design to define clear, practical requirements Mentor junior engineers through design and code reviews, pairing, and onboarding Promote engineering best practices across the team Identify and solve systemic team issues that impact productivity or quality Participate in and help guide conversations around technical direction and media industry trends Champion a user-first mindset, advocating for solutions that enhance content performance and editorial experience Technical Design and deliver end-to-end services that handle digital content such as articles, video metadata, and editorial assets Build and maintain APIs using Java, Go, GraphQL, and REST Ensure systems are scalable, performant, and secure under real-world traffic and constraints Promote test coverage, code quality, and secure development practices Drive adoption of reusable patterns and help evolve platform capabilities Debug, profile, and optimize across multiple layers of the stack Participate in RFCs and provide thought leadership on service architecture and API design Collaborate with SREs to ensure services are observable and production-ready Delivery Scope large initiatives and epics; break down complex problems into actionable tasks Proactively communicate risks, timelines, and blockers Balance competing priorities from editorial, product, and platform teams Support the team in achieving realistic delivery timelines while maintaining code quality and sustainable velocity Communication & Collaboration Partner across content, video, data, and UX teams to define and deliver cohesive content experiences Participate in all levels of technical hiring to help scale the team Create and maintain documentation for critical systems Communicate technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Actively participate in post-incident reviews and cross-team discussions Must-Haves: Strong server-side engineering experience in large-scale, high-availability environments Strong experience in
Java
and
Go
(Golang) Experience building and scaling
GraphQL
and
REST APIs Deep understanding of service design, API modeling, and distributed systems architecture Familiarity with
digital content systems
CMS, metadata, content delivery, video delivery Proven ability to write secure, maintainable, and testable code Experience working in agile teams with strong delivery and collaboration practices Strong understanding of observability (logs, metrics, tracing) and performance tuning Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills Preferred: Experience in the media or publishing industry Familiarity with content modeling, media taxonomies, and editorial workflows Exposure to content delivery networks (CDNs), caching strategies, or video streaming architectures Contributions to open-source projects or published technical writing Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience What We Offer At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you'll have access to great perks and amenities: Sweat it out
Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes Eat up
Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars Commute-friendly
Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City Hybrid:
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 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: $155,000-$175,000 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape. Job Location
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