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.

Here you can be your authentic self. 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

The Production Application Engineering team is looking to fill the role of Sr Systems Engineer, joining the team to help drive improvements in workflow and technology adoption by our clients. This is a role which requires gathering project requirements from clients and implementing solutions from a combination of vendor offerings and internally developed solutions.

Production Engineering supports the technical infrastructure that drives studio and control room-based productions across NBCUniversal including News, Late Night Entertainment, and Digital. This infrastructure includes physical installation of turnkey hardware, network infrastructure & configuration, and public/private cloud systems. Within that group, the Production Application Engineering team focuses on initiatives like Virtualized Production Control Rooms, Augment Reality, and other Real-time Graphics applications.

Responsibilities:

Become a subject matter expert on production workflowsEvaluate vendor software and solutions via proof of concept (POC) testingWork with vendors to develop roadmaps to meet internal goalsContribute to infrastructure- and configuration-as-code repositoriesConduct thorough testing of new and updated systems & workflowsBe an escalation resource for other internal teamsParticipate in an on-call rotation schedule for off-hours escalations

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience5+ years of experience in broadcast technologyWillingness and ability to work or be on-call outside business hours with limited notice based on production requirementsFamiliarity with system-level troubleshooting of Windows or Linux operating systemsPrevious experience with broadcast production systems (Graphics, audio mixing, video switchers, ect)Experience communicating with internal clients to gather requirements and showcase new workflows

Desired Characteristics:

Interest in or previous experience with infrastructure-as-code methodologyVideo and audio signal flow troubleshooting experienceNetwork or IT-related troubleshooting and familiarity with tools like Puppet, Wireshark, PowershellPrevious experience with public and private cloud infrastructureExperience evaluating new products or technologies and making recommendations for implementationUnderstanding of NDI, SRT, RTMP, and other steaming video formatsDesire to learn, adapt, and grow if a fast-paced environment 

Additional Requirements:

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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  - $135,000 

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

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 [email protected].

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qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner
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