Senior Software Engineer - New York - NBC Universal

Description

Overview

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 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who combines deep Salesforce expertise with strong, general software engineering skills. While Salesforce is a major platform in our ecosystem, this role is not limited to Salesforce solutions—we value engineers who are platform-agnostic and can evaluate and select the best technology for each problem.

Our teams are innovative, collaborative, diverse, and are taking technology into the future and we value engineers who can build robust, scalable, and maintainable systems. If you are passionate about delivering simple, performant solutions to ambitious problems and want to help shape our engineering culture, this is an excellent role for you.

We are very interested in attracting a diverse range of candidates from different backgrounds. If you aren\'t sure if you qualify, please err on the side of applying.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable solutions primarily on Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) while considering alternative platforms when appropriate.
• Develop robust Salesforce applications using Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Apex, complemented by declarative tools such as Lightning Flows, Platform Events, and Connected Apps.
• Apply Salesforce integration patterns and best practices for secure, reliable data exchange.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture, ensure security, and implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to modern engineering practices, including automated testing, resiliency, observability, and scalable architecture.
• Evaluate technical requirements and select the best-fit platform or tool for each solution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher or combination of relevant education, experience, and training in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and architecture patterns.
• Advanced development experience using Lightning Web Components (LWC), Apex, and declarative tools (Flows, Process Builder, etc).
• Demonstrable understanding of Salesforce integration patterns and best practices for connecting Salesforce with external systems.
• Experience following the Salesforce DX workflow, including git source code management, the SFDX CLI, and an editor such as Visual Studio Code or IntelliJ IDEA.
• Solid software engineering fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and design patterns (prior experience using Apex Common library a plus).
• Well-versed in core Salesforce products (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud), exposure to CRM Analytics, Tableau CRM, Data Cloud/Data 360, or AgentForce is a plus.
• Experience with AWS cloud-native services (Lambda, RDS/DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito) or equivalent Azure expertise.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, Go, TypeScript).
• Experience with various API standards (REST, RPC, GraphQL, SOAP), distributed systems, and authentication/authorization frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing, and security best practices.

Desired Characteristics

• Salesforce certifications (e.g. Platform Developer II, Platform Application Architect) are a plus.
• Experience in agile development, architecture documentation (front-end, middleware, and back-end), and test planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills to effectively connect with both business and technical teams.
• Ability to define, document, and communicate front-end, middleware, and back-end architectures.

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: $110,000 - $150,000 base salary only

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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing

For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.