Sr. Software Engineer-Frontend at NBCUniversal

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Frontend Development, JavaScript, React, Web Standards, Responsive Design, Accessibility, APIs, Cloud Services, Build Tools, Testing Frameworks, CI/CD, Collaboration, Coaching, Mentoring, Performance, Code Quality

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description COMPANY DESCRIPTION (DEFAULT): VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company 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, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. BUSINESS OVERVIEW: At VERSANT Media’s Sports & Entertainment Digital Products division, we’re driven by a shared mission: to innovate, create unforgettable experiences, and connect with fans through the power of technology. Our diverse portfolio brings together industry-leading platforms that serve millions of users across the sports and entertainment landscape. In sports, we empower over 30 million players, coaches, administrators, and fans in 40 countries through more than 25 digital products. These include SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league, and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first-ever streaming service dedicated to youth and amateur sports; GolfNow, the top online tee time marketplace and golf course operations technology provider; and GolfPass, the ultimate golf membership that delivers exclusive content, tee time benefits, expert instruction, and more. In entertainment, we reach over 50 million movie and TV fans through our trusted digital brands. Our platforms support every stage of the fan journey – from discovering content to enjoying it on the big screen or at home. Our portfolio includes Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, partnering with more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; Rotten Tomatoes, the iconic destination for movie and TV reviews; and Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), our on-demand streaming service offering more than 250,000 titles, including new releases, next-day TV, and the largest selection of 4K UHD content in the industry. Together, we’re shaping the future of how people experience the sports they play and the stories they love. This opportunity is within our Fandango group – a collection of trusted entertainment brands that guide over 50 million movie and TV fans throughout their viewing journey. Whether it’s purchasing tickets to their favorite blockbusters through Fandango, reading trusted reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, or streaming the latest releases at home via Fandango at Home, our platforms help audiences find, watch, and enjoy content with ease. Our team thrives on shaping how people discover and experience entertainment, one screen at a time. Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to design and build user experiences that bring new platforms and prototypes to life. In this role, you’ll partner with backend, AI/ML, and design peers to deliver interfaces that are intuitive, performant, and production ready. You’ll thrive in an environment where speed, creativity, and technical craft matter equally. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Frontend Engineer on our team, you will: Design, develop, and deliver scalable and maintainable frontend subsystems. Take ownership of complex features end-to-end, from concept through production. Collaborate with designers to turn ideas into polished, usable experiences. Integrate with backend services, ensuring efficient data flows and system reliability. Balance technical decisions with user impact and business needs. Address ambiguous problems across teams, helping to shape technical direction. Coach and mentor engineers to improve their technical skills and code quality. Uphold frontend best practices (performance, accessibility, testing, responsiveness). Qualifications WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 5+ years of professional frontend development experience. Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React preferred). Strong grasp of web standards, responsive design, and accessibility. Experience integrating applications with APIs and cloud services. Proficiency with frontend build tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to solve ambiguous, cross-team challenges and propose innovative solutions. Strong collaboration skills with designers, backend engineers, and product stakeholders. BONUS POINTS FOR Experience with other large entertainment focused platforms, centered around being consumer-facing at a large scale Experience with data visualization, real-time interfaces, or AI-driven experiences. Familiarity and hands-on exposure with MCP Servers and highly accessible and available API platforms Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures at enterprise scale Cloud-native, global scaling experience (AWS and their various tool offerings) Understanding of the mindset of “Fail Fast, Learn Fast” and continuous improvement Fully Remote: This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non -Versant worksite, typically an employee’s residence. Occasional travel is required and can range from within the country (typical, various times of the year) to global (not typical but still possible). #LI-Remote 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

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver scalable and maintainable frontend subsystems. You will take ownership of complex features from concept through production and collaborate with designers to create polished user experiences.