Vice President, Software Engineering - 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.

Versant Media is seeking a strategic and experienced VP, Software Engineering to lead the teams responsible for building and maintaining our core digital products and platforms. This is a critical leadership role that will oversee the back-end, front-end, mobile, and quality assurance functions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software development across the full stack, with a proven ability to manage high-performing engineering teams and drive complex, cross-functional projects. This person will be a key leader in modernizing our technology stack, including the unification of various Content Management Systems (CMS) and the implementation of a new Media Asset Management (MAM) platform.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Software Architecture & Technical Vision

• Define and execute the technical strategy for all software engineering functions, ensuring alignment with the company's business goals and product roadmaps.
• Drive the modernization and unification of our digital platforms, including the consolidation of various content management systems into a new headless WordPress CMS.
• Oversee the implementation of a new MAM system to streamline content workflows and asset management across the enterprise.

Engineering Management & Development

• Direct the development of scalable and reliable back-end services, APIs, and SDKs that power our digital properties.
• Lead the front-end and mobile engineering teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, performant, and intuitive user experiences.
• Champion a developer productivity function by identifying and implementing tools, processes, and automation that streamline workflows, reduce friction, and enhance the overall efficiency of the engineering organization.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, emphasizing code quality, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and operational efficiency.

Quality Assurance & Automation

• Lead the qauality assurance function, with a strong emphasis on automation to ensure the quality and stability of all software releases.
• Develop and implement a robust testing strategy that includes unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end automation to minimize bugs and improve development velocity.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of talented engineering managers and individual contributors.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, promoting professional growth and knowledge sharing across all engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineering leader with a passion for building great products and a deep understanding of the media and digital landscape. You are a strategic thinker who can not only manage daily operations but also lead significant technical transformations. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a reputation for building and inspiring teams that consistently deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.

• Extensive experience in software engineering leadership, with a robust background in back-end, front-end, and mobile applications and technologies.
• A history of progressive responsibility in senior leadership roles, managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex enterprise-scale software projects.
• Deep expertise in software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum), CI/CD, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong experience with APIs and SDKs, with a strong understanding of how to build and maintain scalable digital platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical strategies to both engineers and executive stakeholders.

Additional Requirements: 

•  Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $225,000 - $275,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible) 

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. 

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.