Sr. Software Engineer, JavaScript - job 1 of 3

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Our Media Group 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, 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.

What the team does

• Creates and maintains performant HTML5 based features   
• Constantly improving performance against KPI’s to give the user the best possible experience
• Collaborates with product and other internal teams to drive innovation and improvements
• Explores new technology, pushing the quality and speed capabilities of the systems, running POCs, and balancing innovation with stability
• Supports major consumer-facing live events, including Olympics and the Super Bowl

Responsibilities

Application Maintenance and Enhancement:

• Regularly maintain and improve the existing codebase to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Debug and resolve complex issues, providing solutions to minimize downtime and enhance user experience.

Feature Development:

• Collaborate with the product team to design and develop new features, enhancements, and improvements.
• Implement front-end functionality using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.

Architectural Design and Optimization:

• Evaluate the current application architecture and propose and implement improvements for scalability, maintainability, and efficiency.
• Make informed decisions regarding the selection of frameworks, libraries, and tools to support development efforts.

Code Quality and Best Practices:

• Enforce coding standards and best practices, including code reviews, testing, and documentation, to maintain a high-quality codebase.
• Mentor and guide junior developers in the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Performance Optimization:

• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize code and resources to ensure the application's responsiveness and efficiency.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Technical Research:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in web development, and apply them to the project when appropriate.

• Proven experience as an experienced Software Engineer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of web applications.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience using JavaScript and/or TypeScript
• Preferred proficiency with Lightning JS framework and HTML5 Canvas.
• 3+ years of experience leveraging frameworks such as ReactNative/ReactJS, Angular, VueJS
• Experience with APIs and integrating 3rd party libraries.
• Experience with GraphQL.
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with building applications for set-top boxes (STB’s) and Connected TV devices (CTV’s).
• Demonstrates strong investigative abilities to track down source of bugs and areas of improvement.
• Strong architectural skills and the ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Dedication to best programming practices, code quality, and continuous learning.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, npm).
• Experience with performance improvements and component design
• Strong CS fundamentals, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with test-driven development
• Proficient in Git, Git commands and various Git workflows
• Solid grasp of development methodologies such as Scrum and Agile
• Experience with CI tools like Jenkins, CircleCI & MSFT DevOps
• Able to communicate ideas clearly and efficiently
• Confidently communicate and collaborate with external teams, such as backend and analytics team members
• An owner, committed to quality in every task, large or small

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: $110,000 - $160,000.

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.

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.

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].