Manager, Software Engineering

Company Description

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.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering with over 7 years of technology expertise, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial capacity. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of systems architecture with an emphasis on cloud environments, coupled with robust knowledge and practical experience enhancing operational workflows. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit a positive mindset, driving initiative, capability to dive deep into technology issues, and a commitment to striving for excellence in quality.

As a member of NBCUniversal's Video Platform Development Team, you will manage software technology used for delivering NBCUniversal’s premier Entertainment, News, and Sporting events across our broadcast environment! We manage a portfolio of on-air scheduling applications which facilitate integrations between advertising, marketing, research, planning, and real time playout and control automation systems. In this dynamic environment measurements matter and mission critical operational awareness and response is paramount. Focus is on implementing cloud native technology solutions and supporting operational initiatives, while also maintaining legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, engineering groups, and quality teams to define project requirements, scope, and timelines.
• Drive the long-term architectural vision and strategy for software solutions, considering industry trends and projecting future needs.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems. Ensuring measurement and alerting is in place to deliver on reliability expectations.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including agile scrum methods, test driven design, and documentation standardization.
• Adopt AI concepts and controls into team members daily practices.
• Drive and optimize software methodology to improve efficiency, productivity, delivery, and adoption by stakeholders.
• Exhibit a positive mindset and dive deep into technology issues to help the team troubleshoot challenges effectively. Unblock obstacles.
• Maintain knowledge breadth of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the business, and advising on adoption strategies.
• Focus on budget impact and create proposals based on project scoping, cost-benefit analyses, return on investment, build vs buy, and level of effort assessments.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development and engineering.
• 3+ years of proven leadership experience in managing software engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and produce engineering products in complex corporate structures on time and within budget.
• Deep understanding of the product, engineering, and test roles & responsibilities that make up a software delivery team.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing architecture solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in cloud platform.
• Focus on long range planning and how to drive immediate implementations towards destination architecture goals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated.

Desired Characteristics:

• Able to communicate effectively in a diverse team of varying skill sets and proficiencies. Able to lead and instruct or take direction when appropriate. Effective in-person, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in large, multifaceted, and matrixed organizations.
• Experience within the media entertainment industry.
• Familiarity with IBMS, BroadView, Wide Orbit, and/or Amagi 
• Experience with hybrid cloud deployments and managing hybrid infrastructures.
• Collaborative team player accustomed to working within and across groups.
• Organized and detail-oriented with an ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to translate business process needs into precise technical requirements.
• Ability to influence internal and external team members without direct reporting authority.
• Strong character exhibiting company core values: Integrity, Creativity, Teamwork, Pioneering Spirit, Ownership.
• Preference to be located within a commutable distance of the New York, NY location for AdHoc onsite visits. 

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: $140,000 - $200,000 (bonus eligible). 

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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