Manager, Engineering, iOS

Company Description
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our iOS engineering team, responsible for delivering premium mobile experiences across CNBC and other Versant brands. This role is a critical part of our mobile leadership, focused on creating fast, secure, elegant applications with best-in-class video, personalization, and content capabilities.
You'll manage a high-performance team of iOS engineers, guiding both day-to-day development and long-term platform evolution. Your responsibilities span technical design, people development, product collaboration, and delivery excellence. You will drive best practices in code quality, performance, and user experience while building for scale and speed.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture, design, and development efforts for high-scale, video-rich iOS applications
• Ensure the team delivers performant, secure, and maintainable Swift-based code leveraging frameworks like SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine
• Oversee deep integrations with video playback (HLS, DASH), personalization engines, and real-time APIs
• Drive consistency, scalability, and shared services across mobile platforms
• Collaborate with AI/ML and backend teams to embed personalized experiences within the iOS app

Team Management & Mentorship

• Manage, coach, and grow a team of iOS engineers-fostering ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement
• Lead technical reviews and support knowledge sharing through documentation and internal talks
• Promote a high bar for engineering excellence including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability
• Hire and onboard new engineers, helping them succeed in a fast-paced media environment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Design, UX Research, QA, Data, and Platform teams to shape and deliver user-first features
• Partner with the Design team to ensure platform consistency, brand alignment, and accessibility standards are upheld
• Translate business objectives into reliable technical solutions that scale across audiences and platforms

Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Own KPIs such as app performance, crash-free sessions, release cadence, and user engagement
• Implement monitoring, crash reporting, and proactive error handling practices
• Champion fast iteration without compromising quality-leading a high-trust team that delivers frequently
• Actively participate in incident triage and escalation for mobile issues in production

Qualifications

• 7+ years of iOS development experience, with 2+ years managing or leading high-performing engineering teams
• Expert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and AVFoundation
• Proven experience building and maintaining iOS applications at scale, especially for video and content-driven platforms
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and secure data handling
• Deep experience with video streaming technologies, including HLS, DASH, and custom playback frameworks
• Familiarity with GraphQL or REST APIs, mobile analytics, feature flags, and experimentation frameworks
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Bitrise, Fastlane, and GitHub Actions
• Commitment to quality and performance through test automation, accessibility, and usability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a user- and product-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building apps for high-traffic media or streaming brands
• Knowledge of privacy regulations and mobile compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA)
• Familiarity with personalization, content tagging, or ML-driven content systems
• Experience aligning with cross-platform engineering strategies and shared component libraries

What We Offer
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you'll have access to great perks and amenities:

• Sweat it out - Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up - Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Commute-friendly - Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
• 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: $155,000-$175,000 ( bonus eligible ).
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.
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.