Manager, Software Engineering

About the position

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering with over 7 years of technology expertise, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial capacity. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of systems architecture with an emphasis on cloud environments, coupled with robust knowledge and practical experience enhancing operational workflows. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit a positive mindset, driving initiative, capability to dive deep into technology issues, and a commitment to striving for excellence in quality. As a member of NBCUniversal's Video Platform Development Team, you will manage software technology used for delivering NBCUniversal's premier Entertainment, News, and Sporting events across our broadcast environment! We manage a portfolio of on-air scheduling applications which facilitate integrations between advertising, marketing, research, planning, and real time playout and control automation systems. In this dynamic environment measurements matter and mission critical operational awareness and response is paramount. Focus is on implementing cloud native technology solutions and supporting operational initiatives, while also maintaining legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, engineering groups, and quality teams to define project requirements, scope, and timelines.
• Drive the long-term architectural vision and strategy for software solutions, considering industry trends and projecting future needs.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems. Ensuring measurement and alerting is in place to deliver on reliability expectations.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including agile scrum methods, test driven design, and documentation standardization.
• Adopt AI concepts and controls into team members daily practices.
• Drive and optimize software methodology to improve efficiency, productivity, delivery, and adoption by stakeholders.
• Exhibit a positive mindset and dive deep into technology issues to help the team troubleshoot challenges effectively. Unblock obstacles.
• Maintain knowledge breadth of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the business, and advising on adoption strategies.
• Focus on budget impact and create proposals based on project scoping, cost-benefit analyses, return on investment, build vs buy, and level of effort assessments.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development and engineering.
• 3+ years of proven leadership experience in managing software engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and produce engineering products in complex corporate structures on time and within budget.
• Deep understanding of the product, engineering, and test roles & responsibilities that make up a software delivery team.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing architecture solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in cloud platform.
• Focus on long range planning and how to drive immediate implementations towards destination architecture goals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated.

Nice-to-haves

• Able to communicate effectively in a diverse team of varying skill sets and proficiencies.
• Experience working in large, multifaceted, and matrixed organizations.
• Experience within the media entertainment industry.
• Familiarity with IBMS, BroadView, Wide Orbit, and/or Amagi.
• Experience with hybrid cloud deployments and managing hybrid infrastructures.
• Collaborative team player accustomed to working within and across groups.
• Organized and detail-oriented with an ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to translate business process needs into precise technical requirements.
• Ability to influence internal and external team members without direct reporting authority.
• Strong character exhibiting company core values: Integrity, Creativity, Teamwork, Pioneering Spirit, Ownership.
• Preference to be located within a commutable distance of the New York, NY location for AdHoc onsite visits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of other discounts and perks