VP, Content Delivery Networks

Company Description

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Job Description

The Vice President, Content Delivery Networks will be part of the Playback Services organization and will be responsible for overall strategy, architecture, and execution of media content delivery.  The Vice President will oversee a team of CDN engineers and architects, subject matter experts in next generation content delivery who will ensure the fidelity, quality, and availability of our delivery network.
 
Responsibilities

• CDN Strategy
• ISP Engagement and connectivity improvements
• CDN Commercials & budget oversight
• CDN edge compute
• Functional and non-functional testing
• CDN configuration automation
• CDN DDOS prevention & security
• Short/long term technology evaluations (e.g. multicast, p2p, hybrid/ISP CDNs, deeper distribution, self-build CDN)
• Private/hybrid CDN networking
• Involvement in E2E technology & product governance
• Involvement with legal, regulatory, consultancy

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience managing large-scale digital software systems, preferably in the Content Delivery Network space
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience leading a CDN function

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #:      )
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Availability to travel as required
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics

• Expertise in digital video codecs and encoding profiles
• Experience in digital media or direct-to-consumer video business highly preferred
• Expertise in high-availability software patterns and performance testing
• Knowledge of Cloud & Container Security
• Deep knowledge of video encoding specification including SD, HD, UHD, HDR, 30/60FPS, HEVC as well as IP based transport protocols
• Experience in deploying tools such as Web Application Firewalls, Container Security, Static & Dynamic Code Analysis, etc…
• In depth knowledge of OTT platforms, including optimization of delivery methodology of each with a passion for staying on the cutting edge of digital video delivery
• Passionate about leading a team of engineers and committed to building world-class software systems
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, comfortable communicating with technical and non-technical colleagues and executives
• Ability to understand large complex software systems and their interdependencies

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: $245,000-  $300,000

Additional Information

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 a