Staff Software Engineer (AI Infrastructure/Python)

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a driven, energetic Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative new systems and solutions utilizing emerging technologies. The role involves full stack web application software development and requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deploy effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop prototypes rapidly for new proofs of concept, ensuring high usability and adherence to design specifications
• Maintain a working knowledge of back-end systems to facilitate efficient API integration and occasional deployment of full-stack applications
• Ability to integrate front end systems into Active Directory and UX flows for OAuth authentication
• Uphold high standards of code quality through rigorous testing, adherence to code standards, and common-sense testing
• Develop automated tests for your code, ensuring every function, service, and object is compatible with your team’s work and with the many systems within the NBCUniversal system portfolio as well as ensuring cross-device and browser compatibility
• Create documentation for developers as well as business users to help them understand our products
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within a matrixed organization, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to navigate system complexities and deploy solutions efficiently
• Deploy to cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and troubleshoot application, cloud, and configuration issues when necessary
• Utilize tools for code & test generation to dramatically accelerate the delivery of features and components you create

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in full stack development/engineering, demonstrated through a comprehensive portfolio and related experience
• Proven capability to bring a basic application from idea to delivery without requiring support from others
• Expertise in backend technologies (Python) and RESTful services, with practical experience in integrating and consuming APIs in front-end projects
• Expertise in modern JavaScript, including ES6+ features and asynchronous programming
• Expert in at least one modern front-end framework (React preferred, Angular or Vue acceptable)
• Proficiency with working with foundation model APIs and agent frameworks to build custom generative-AI agents
• Strong understanding of web design principles, responsive and adaptive design, and UI/UX best practices
• Experience with front-end testing frameworks, code versioning tools, and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
• Proficient in designing and implementing serverless architectures, with hands-on experience deploying applications on a leading cloud platform such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to an agile development environment, quickly incorporating feedback and adjusting to changing priorities
• Ability to visualize the architecture of a proposed system or service, draw it out, socialize it, and build it
• Competent in working in secured internal network environments and complex cloud network setups
• Working knowledge of AI Gateways
• Experience with Terraform
• Proven adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving technology landscape, with a strong problem-solving ability and quick learning curve
• Effective communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across diverse teams and navigating a large, matrixed organization efficiently
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements