Software Engineer

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.

Our streaming video SDK is at the forefront of technology, leveraging modern video codecs, adaptive bitrate streaming, low-latency streaming, and support for live streaming. We ensure seamless playback across various platforms, including smart TVs and Roku devices. This compatibility allows us to reach a wide audience and provide exceptional streaming experiences regardless of the device or operating system.

Join us as a Roku Software Engineer as we redefine the future of streaming video technology. Together, we will shape our culture, solve technical problems, and create extraordinary streaming experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and document new features for the streaming video SDK on Roku, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, understand user needs, and provide technical expertise.
• Continuously improve software performance, scalability, and processes, enhancing the functionality and optimizing the Roku video SDK.
• Provide production support, promptly investigating and resolving incidents, ensuring system stability, and minimizing downtime.
• Deliver regular releases of the streaming video SDK, following established schedules and version control practices.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of existing features, ensuring code integrity and addressing technical debt.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to code quality, and actively propose innovative ideas and solutions.
• Actively contribute to the overall improvement of the software development process, proposing and implementing innovative ideas and solutions.
  
  

• Demonstrated experience in delivering Video Player SDK solutions and supporting seamless integration.
• Two years of experience implementing and delivering commercial software products within an agile development environment, utilizing version control systems such as GitHub and issue tracking tools like Jira.
• Proficiency in BrightScript (Roku’s proprietary language) and the SceneGraph framework, with a solid understanding of software engineering principles and the trade-offs between memory and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Roku development tools and video playback components, such as roVideoPlayer or SceneGraph video nodes.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a distributed global team.
• Knowledge of software testing principles and experience in writing and executing comprehensive test cases.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and analytical mindset to troubleshoot and debug issues efficiently.
• Familiarity with streaming video technologies, protocols, and standards, such as HLS, DASH, and streaming video monitoring tools such as Conviva is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in embedded systems, game development, or other performance-critical systems is a plus.

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: $105,000 - $145,000.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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 any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.