Lead Backend Engineer, C++

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September 24

🌽 Illinois – Remote

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

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💵 $149.6k - $224.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔙 Backend Engineer

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NBCUniversal

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Media • Entertainment

NBCUniversal is a leading global media and entertainment company known for creating and distributing content across a variety of platforms. With over 100 years of experience, it is a part of Comcast and encompasses brands like Peacock, NBC Sports, and many others to educate, entertain, and empower audiences around the world. The company is involved in television broadcasting, film production, and theme parks, and is also recognized for its initiatives in technology and corporate social responsibility. NBCUniversal is committed to innovation and social impact, making it a vibrant workplace for media and tech professionals.

10,000+ employees

Founded 2004

📱 Media

📋 Description

• Responsible for your owned features' complete software development lifecycle, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support. • Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility. • Write well-designed, testable, efficient code. • Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures. • Document and maintain software functionality. • Tailor and deploy engineering tools, processes, and metrics. • Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. • Conducts analysis to determine integration needs. • Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. • Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases. • Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications. • Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports. • Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. • Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects. • Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. • Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers. • Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. • Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences. • Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field • 5-7 years of professional experience in C++ Development • Experience with C/C++, DB design, and network programming • Experience with large system software design and development • Experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems is a plus • Advertising industry experience is a plus • Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical innovation • Strong passion for learning/practicing new techniques • Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile, and Software Engineering Methodology • Team working skills, Good communication skills • Willingness to work under pressure • Ability and persistence in technical support • Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to meet or co-work with global teams • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance

🏖️ Benefits

• Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. • Most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. • Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.