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 ('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.

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative new systems and solutions using a rapidly emerging landscape of frontier AI capabilities. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining APIs and web frontends that interface with Large Language Models using streaming and tool-calling, integrating with a variety of databases, and delivering value to production quickly across business verticals such as TV, film, and theme parks.

Responsibilities:

• Build, enhance, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend business logic.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to design data models and manage storage solutions.
• Contribute to features that extend from the application user interface through underlying APIs.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and ML engineers to help integrate foundation model features and functionalities.
• Develop automated tests for code quality, ensuring compatibility with other systems within the NBCUniversal ecosystem.
• Document technical features for both developers and business users.
• Work with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deploy and troubleshoot applications on cloud-based platforms, using code & test generation tools to accelerate feature delivery.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in backend or fullstack development, backed by a portfolio or relevant project work.
• Proven ability to build a basic application from idea to delivery with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Python for application development, AWS, database systems, and SQL.
• Familiarity with ML practices around integrating and calling Large Language Models (e.g., streaming/token usage, basic fine-tuning concepts, RAG patterns).
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in ambiguous environments and work efficiently with online and onsite resources.
• Practical experience with RESTful API integrations and front-end consumption.
• Agile mindset, able to incorporate feedback and adapt priorities quickly.
• Ability to visualize and communicate architectural concepts.

Desired Characteristics:

• Competent working within secured internal networks and complex cloud setups.
• Familiarity with emerging LLM integration patterns (e.g., langchain).
• Quick learner who can thrive in a fast-paced, evolving technology ecosystem.
• Effective communicator able to collaborate across diverse teams in a large organization.
• 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: $105,000 - $130,000 

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. 

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For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment  qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner  consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.