Senior Software Engineer, AI Services

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
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 highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to join our growing AI Experiences team. This team is focused on building the content intelligence layer that powers personalization and other AI-driven capabilities across our digital platforms.
You will design scalable APIs, pipelines, and automation workflows that process, enrich, and activate metadata, signals, and context to create more personalized experiences across Web, Mobile, and CTV. You'll work closely with AI/ML engineers, product managers, and data scientists to bring intelligent, data-powered features to life.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and build scalable APIs and backend services (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) for real-time and batch use cases
• Develop workflows using tools like n8n, Airflow, or similar low-code orchestration platforms
• Integrate content signals (taxonomy, vector embeddings, topic modeling) with user behavior for personalization
• Operationalize ML models and contribute to content graph infrastructure
• Collaborate with product and platform teams to deliver AI-powered experiences
• Ensure systems are testable, secure, observable, and performant
• Monitor production systems using tools like Datadog (LLM observability) and Splunk
Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements
• 3+ years of professional experience in software development
• Proficiency in multiple languages:
• Python (Langchain, LangGraph, Gradio, Pandas, FastAPI, Uvicorn, FastMCP, Boto3)
• Java, Golang, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Node.js, ReactJS, EmberJS, AngularJS
• Spring (Java), C#/.NET, Groovy
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure also valued):
• AWS services: SageMaker, Transcribe, Translate, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, EC2, S3, SQS/SNS
• Familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate), semantic search, NLP, Hugging Face
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines (Kafka, Spark, Flink)
• Understanding of ML lifecycle integration: model serving, vector stores, orchestration
• Strong system design, microservices, caching, and CI/CD experience
• Comfortable working in Linux environments
Preferred Qualifications
• Background in digital media, publishing, or content personalization
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or AI/ML-related disciplines
• Familiarity with observability best practices for AI/LLM-based systems
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional product teams
What We Offer
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you'll have access to great perks and amenities:
• Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Commute-friendly – Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• 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: $155,000-$175,000

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