Principal Systems Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in New York, NY
Remote or Hybrid
170K-210K Annually
Expert/Leader
AdTech • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment • App development
NBCUniversal has a rich history of evolving the media and entertainment industry.
The Role
The Principal Systems Engineer will lead engineering teams to develop identity SDKs for various platforms, ensuring high quality and integration while collaborating with stakeholders.
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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 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.
Job Description
As the Engineering Leader for the Identity SDK team, you will support standardized consumer identity and data for NBCUniversal and its brands. You will play a pivotal role in driving the design, development, and delivery of identity SDKs for Android, iOS, Web and OTT platforms to support consumer facing applications for NBCUniversal and its brands. Leading multiple agile engineering teams, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, scalable, and reliable SDK solutions that meet the diverse needs of our brands. Your technical expertise, leadership acumen, and strategic vision will be essential in building a cohesive and innovative engineering culture focused on exceeding expectations and delivering cutting-edge identity management solutions.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage and mentor multiple engineering teams working on Kotlin, Swift and JavaScript development for Android, iOS, Web and OTT SDKs, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define the product roadmap, aligning SDK features with business objectives and customer requirements.
  • Drive the architectural decisions and design process for the Identity SDKs, ensuring modularity, scalability, and compatibility across different platforms.
  • Oversee the end-to-end development process, from coding and testing to deployment, to ensure the timely and successful delivery of SDKs.
  • Implement robust testing practices, including automated testing, to maintain a high level of SDK quality, performance, and reliability.
  • Facilitate seamless integration of SDKs with Android, iOS, Web and OTT applications, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly experience.
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize SDKs for efficient usage and minimal resource consumption on various platforms.
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA.
  • Estimate project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and manage competing priorities to achieve successful SDK releases.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 13+ years of related Engineering experience
  • Proven experience in managing engineering teams, particularly working with Kotlin, Swift, and JavaScript for Android, iOS, Web and OTT platforms.
  • Deep understanding of mobile and web application development principles, SDK architecture, and cross-platform integration.
  • Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform development, with an understanding of sharing code between Android, iOS, and other target platforms to drive efficient and consistent development across diverse ecosystems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in delivering high-quality and scalable SDK solutions for identity management or similar domains.
  • Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate teams.
  • Experience in identity management, cybersecurity, or related fields is a plus.
  • Passionate about technology and driven to stay at the forefront of industry advancements.

Additional Requirements:
  • 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.

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: $170,000 - $210,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].
For LA County and City Residents Only: 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.

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The Company
HQ: New York City, NY
68,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1910

What We Do

From film, television, news, theme parks, interactive media, and streaming, our people are at the center of it all. ​Here, we solve complex and business-critical problems. That’s why we’re looking for people to help us continue our evolution, imagining and delivering the most innovative and disruptive products and services through the latest tech advancements in the industry. ​

Here you can develop solutions. You’ll develop solutions that allow engineers to broadcast live TV from the comfort of their homes. These solutions will enable the use of our collection of hundreds of thousands of distinct intellectual properties across our film, television and streaming brands.

Here you can transform. You’ll make decisions and solve complex problems by leveraging insights that come from data, building AI to help enable solutions to optimize every aspect of our content eco-system.

Here you can build. You’ll build emerging immersive technologies that are used to power the broadcasts and streaming of global events like the Super Bowl and Olympics. You can create secure, elastic cloud-based services connecting parts of our global platform ecosystem that effect tens of millions of viewers, consumers and businesses that consume and love NBCUniversal’s content. And while you design, build and architect your career, we have the culture to make sure you’re supported.

Here you can work and still live your best life!

We’re leaders in our fields. We hire smart people and trust them to get the job done. We are never too busy to develop a fellow colleague. We understand our goals – or we ask. When we see something that needs doing – we do it. We make data-driven decisions. We fiercely believe in our talent and their growth. If you're ready to make an impact, here you can.

Why Work With Us

For us, it's more than just a work life. It's a daily passion. We take great pride in our legacy. We find fun in the challenge. We collaborate and inspire others. We're always creating, always solving and always ahead of competition.

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