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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.

Be at the forefront of innovation in video streaming at a global scale. The Global Video Engineering team is looking for a technically strong Architect to design next-generation playback systems that serve millions of users worldwide. In this role, you architect and guide solutions with a focus on achieving world class playback quality of experience, with expertise in video player workflows. 

This position will focus on video player solutions, including defining player framework API boundaries, optimizing device/network utilization, creating seamless ad experiences, and utilizing best software design practices with 3rd party integrations. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and values diverse perspectives. We believe that inclusive teams create better solutions and welcome candidates who are passionate about building technology that reflects and serves a global, diverse audience. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

Architecture & Design 

• Design and document scalable, resilient, and high-performance video player workflows across Linear Channels, Live Events, and VOD Playback. 

• Create and maintain detailed workstream level designs, sequence diagrams, and interface contracts for cross-team alignment. 

• Incorporate non-functional requirements (performance, availability, security, and observability) into designs from the start. 

• Partner with engineers to validate designs through prototypes, integration testing approaches, and rollout plans. 

Collaboration 

• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate design intent into implementable plans and acceptance criteria. 

• Coordinate dependencies for your designs and surface risks/assumptions early. 

• Participate in architecture reviews and incorporate feedback to improve quality and consistency 

• Evangelize best practices and interests of the video player in architecture and feature discussions. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Contribute to shared documentation and operating procedures; improve how the organization captures decisions and system workflows. 

• Stay current on streaming protocols, video delivery best practices, and emerging streaming technologies to apply them to your area. 

Desired Experience 

• 2+ years of experience in video player architecture or 4+ years in video player development. 

• Hands-on experience implementing a major media playback framework, such as Media Source Extensions (web app), MediaCodec (Android), AVFoundation (iOS/tvOS), or Video node (Roku SceneGraph). 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences. 

• Understands the needs of business, product, and technology. Demonstrates the ability to apply this knowledge to architecture design. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Contributions to open-source video projects or participation in industry standards bodies. 

• Proficiency in video formats and streaming protocols (e.g., HLS, MPEG-DASH, CMAF, H.264/H.265, AV1). 

• Enhanced video technologies (UHD, HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos). 

• OTT Video delivery to diverse clients (mobile, tablet, web, Connected TV, Game Consoles, STB) over varied access networks. 

• Experience with DRM, watermarking, and token-based access control. 

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

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: $140,000 - $165,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible) 

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.