Principal Engineer

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.





Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you’ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn’t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. 



The Peacock team is looking to add a talented Principal Engineer as part of Global Streaming Technology group.



You will be a key technical leader within the VOD team, responsible for driving the development and implementation of engineering projects. The role involves solving complex technical problems, mentoring junior engineers and cross-team collaboration. You will ensure the quality of all backend systems i.e ensuring quality, performance and goals against KPI’s are met. You will become a part of a team that builds and supports applications for all platforms, delivering metadata and video content to millions of users.



The Peacock VOD Engineering team builds services using cutting-edge technology. We are looking for a dynamic team player who is an owner, accountable and passionate about technology. You will be working on high-visibility applications serving millions of users for industry-leading media and entertainment content. If you relish having your efforts on display for millions of users - this is your opportunity.



You will be working with a team of quality assurance professionals, providing guidance and instruction to ensure the level of quality being delivered adheres to high standards the Peacock team expects. You will be responsible for end-to-end testing of all product deliverables leveraging various methods and workflows that include automation, eyes-on-glass, regression, and the testing of incremental features across platform verticals.



What the team does





+ The VOD Engineering team builds E2E video on demand solutions



+ The VOD team is responsible for the automated media pipeline delivering content to NBCU’s streaming platforms including Peacock.



+ Troubleshoots issues arising in the VOD pipeline.



+ Configures encoding of video, audio and subtitles for delivery across various platforms/devices.



+ Research new technologies in the media space and conduct POCs.



+ Collaborates with Operations, player and client teams to drive innovation and improvements in video delivery.





Responsibilities





+ Define technical direction and make high-level decisions regarding system architecture, design and implementation



+ In-Depth understanding of distributed Systems (CAP Theorem, Leader election) and Scalability toolkit including Kubernetes/ISTIO.



+ Hands-on experience with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, React, Angular, Typescript.



+ Hands-on experience with Go and Go based toolchains and feature set such as Go Workspaces, Go Tools, Go Embed etc.



+ Contributes to the design and architecture of media and metadata processing services



+ Write, test and maintain code for complex software applications



+ Ensure that the requirements, designs and architecture incorporate resiliency, reliability and observability



+ Ability to leverage tools, such as lucid charts and others, to visually capture E2E component infrastructure with rich detail



+ Responsible for creating, documenting and updating media workflow diagrams



+ Review requirements and specifications of new and existing features, translating these into test cases for manual and automated workflows



+ Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies and methodologies



+ Lead code reviews and ensure high standards of code quality









+ Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field



+ Min 10 years of experience in engineering, software architecture and design



+ Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, GO, Java, JavaScript)



+ Knowledge of database systems (SQL and noSQL)



+ Strong knowledge of Cloud technologies inclusive of AWS, Azure and GCP



+ Knowledge of video workflows, codecs, DRM, encoding, and packaging including CMAF, HEVC, UHD, HDR, ABR, HLS, Dash, SSAI



+ An owner, committed to quality in every task, large or small



+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skill



+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment





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: $180,000 - $230,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).





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].