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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.

As a Backend Developer, you will work closely with graphics and production teams to develop and maintain server-side applications, APIs, and data pipelines that support real-time graphics workflows. Your work will directly impact the tools used by production teams to build, manage, and deploy dynamic visual content in fast-paced environments such as newsrooms and live shows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs that support real-time graphics tools.

• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration with GUI applications used for graphics creation and playback.

• Work with graphics teams using Viz Engine and Unreal Engine to support data-driven and automated graphics workflows.

• Design and manage databases and caching systems to support high-performance graphics operations.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments for scalable and reliable infrastructure.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, development, QA, deployment, and production support.

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend and server-side development: C#, Java, C++

• Experience with databases: MongoDB, Redis

• Familiarity with market data integration and real-time data processing

• Experience with CI/CD tools and platforms: Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Argo CD

• IDE experience: VSCode, JetBrains Rider

• Knowledge of API protocols: gRPC, REST, Websockets

• Scripting experience: Go, Bash, Python

• Proficiency with source control and peer coding practices: GitHub

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies

• Comfortable working in Mac/Linux and Windows environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI libraries and models: Google Gemini, Chat GPT, Anthropic Claude

• Agile project development experience: Jira

• Familiarity with full stack development: React, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS

• Exposure to real-time graphics technologies: Viz Engine, Unreal Engine

• Background in newsroom or live show production environments: Avid iNEWS

Additional Information

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 (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website. Salary: $130,000 - $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.

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.