Software Engineer, Video Platforms at NBCUniversal

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, Java, Node.js, Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, React, Vue, Angular, Microservices, RESTful APIs, AWS, Azure, Git

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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 We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will contribute to the design and development of scalable, secure, and user-centric applications that power Versant’s next-generation platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in startup-like environments, is eager to learn, and is passionate about using SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms to deliver value quickly. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver full-stack solutions that solve real business problems. Implement scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and modern front-end applications. Use SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms where appropriate to accelerate delivery. Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and team knowledge-sharing sessions. Write secure, performant, and maintainable code. Work closely with product and architecture teams to ensure alignment in technical direction and business priorities. Qualifications Required Qualifications 3–5 years of professional software development experience. Strong knowledge of backend development in languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, or Go. Skilled in in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular. Develop scalable and high performing microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar). Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues in distributed environments. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to GenAI tools, SaaS platforms, and low-code/no-code tools. Familiarity with serverless technologies and event-driven architecture. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tooling (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation). Working knowledge of monitoring stacks like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK. Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with enterprise platforms. Awareness of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code. Background in media, entertainment business domain is a plus. Why Join Versant? Be part of a founding team shaping the future of a new tech company. Work on high-impact projects with direct visibility to senior leadership. Grow your skills through mentorship, collaboration, and challenging technical work. Enjoy a culture that values innovation, speed, and purpose-driven engineering. Additional Requirements: Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant 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: $105,000 - $140,000. We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. 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 [email protected]. 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.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver full-stack solutions and implement scalable, fault-tolerant microservices. They will also participate in code reviews and work closely with product and architecture teams.