Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.