Staff Software Engineer - job 1 of 2

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.

FANDANGO 

Over the past twenty years, Fandango has built a network of direct-to-consumer digital brands, where 50 million+ fans unite to celebrate their love for movies, TV and streaming.  We take pride in serving fans throughout their entertainment journey from content discovery to theatrical moviegoing to watching at home. Our portfolio includes leading online movie ticketer, Fandango, which tickets for more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; world-renowned entertainment review site, Rotten Tomatoes; and Fandango at Home (previously known as Vudu), the on-demand streaming service offering the industry’s best selection of 4K UHD titles and more than 250,000 new release and catalogue movies and next day TV shows.  

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in developing and optimizing video players across platforms to join our Platform & Playback team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality streaming experiences to millions of users. You'll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to build performant, reliable, and feature-rich media playback solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a video player’s SDK.
• Optimize playback performance for various devices and network conditions.
• Work with streaming protocols such as HLS, DASH, MPEG-DASH, and CMAF.
• Integrate with Media Source Extensions (MSE), Encrypted Media Extensions (EME), DRM systems, and ad-insertion technologies.
• Collaborate with the Client Apps team to ensure high performance across web browsers and devices such as Chromecast.
• Debug complex media playback issues across different environments (desktop, mobile, TV, etc.)
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team
• Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in video playback technology

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Proficiency in a programming language (JavaScript/Typescript, Java, C#, etc.)
• A code owner, committed to quality in every task, large or small
• Experience integrating third-party video SDKs and analytics tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with OTT platforms or live streaming
• Deep knowledge of video playback libraries and streaming protocols.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for media (captions, subtitles, screen reader support)
• Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter)
• Contributions to open-source video projects or media APIs

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. #LI-Remote

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.