Software Engineer (Generative AI)

Company Description

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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 company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative new systems and solutions using a rapidly emerging landscape of frontier AI capabilities. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining APIs and web frontends that interface with Large Language Models using streaming and tool-calling, integrating with a variety of databases, and delivering value to production quickly across business verticals such as TV, film, and theme parks.

Responsibilities:

• Build, enhance, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend business logic.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to design data models and manage storage solutions.
• Contribute to features that extend from the application user interface through underlying APIs.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and ML engineers to help integrate foundation model features and functionalities.
• Develop automated tests for code quality, ensuring compatibility with other systems within the NBCUniversal ecosystem.
• Document technical features for both developers and business users.
• Work with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deploy and troubleshoot applications on cloud-based platforms, using code & test generation tools to accelerate feature delivery.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in backend or fullstack development, backed by a portfolio or relevant project work.
• Proven ability to build a basic application from idea to delivery with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Python for application development, AWS, database systems, and SQL.
• Familiarity with ML practices around integrating and calling Large Language Models (e.g., streaming/token usage, basic fine-tuning concepts, RAG patterns).
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in ambiguous environments and work efficiently with online and onsite resources.
• Practical experience with RESTful API integrations and front-end consumption.
• Agile mindset, able to incorporate feedback and adapt priorities quickly.
• Ability to visualize and communicate architectural concepts.

Desired Characteristics:

• Competent working within secured internal networks and complex cloud setups.
• Familiarity with emerging LLM integration patterns (e.g., langchain).
• Quick learner who can thrive in a fast-paced, evolving technology ecosystem.
• Effective communicator able to collaborate across diverse teams in a large organization.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements.

Additional Requirements: