NBC - New York, NY
posted 2 months ago
The Engineering Manager for Video Software Engineering at NBCUniversal will play a pivotal role in leading and developing engineering talent within the Video Software Engineering team. This position is part of the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio, which encompasses a range of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across these brands to enhance the streaming experience for users in over 70 countries. The role emphasizes a culture of respect, authenticity, and innovation, aiming to accelerate growth and improve consumer experiences through high-quality streaming services. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for driving technical initiatives in partnership with senior engineers across multiple teams, focusing on key areas such as testing, resiliency, and performance. You will collaborate closely with various Playback Services teams, including Live/Linear, VOD, and Video Player, to monitor and improve Video KPIs on the Peacock application. Your responsibilities will also include managing relationships between internal teams, creating a data lake for end-to-end video delivery, and ensuring optimal integration of video players within Peacock applications. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, Product, Project Management, and Backend Technology Services teams to build a highly scalable and reliable video infrastructure. You will develop software solutions based on operational needs, document and demonstrate these solutions, and prepare and install them according to system specifications and standards. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering on product roadmaps with a high level of quality, while also fostering an inclusive and high-performing team environment. You will support and mentor engineers, encouraging continuous improvement and a culture of diversity and collaboration.