Sr. Software Engineer

Company Description

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (‘Versant’) comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Fandango is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help drive the development of high-impact systems and services that power our rewards and promotional platforms. As a senior member of the engineering team, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and scaling web applications that reach millions of users. This is an opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, mentor teammates, and shape the technical direction of critical consumer-facing features.

We’re looking for engineers who are not only technically strong but also collaborative, curious, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications for Fandango Rewards and promotional platforms
• Develop internal and public APIs
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using modern JavaScript (Node.js)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product, QA, and UX—to deliver exceptional user experiences
• Participate in and lead technical design discussions and code reviews
• Troubleshoot complex issues in production systems and implement long-term solutions
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., standups, retros, sprint planning)
• Contribute to DevOps processes: CI/CD, monitoring, observability, deployment best practices

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns
• Proficient in JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express, React)
• Experience working with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) data stores
• Experience with designing and building RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with microservice architecture: designing systems using Lambda, SQS/SNS and DynamoDB
• Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Solid foundation in networking, infrastructure, and application security principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing large-scale, consumer-facing web applications
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Knowledge of PCI compliance or other security-critical environments
• Familiarity with using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to assist in coding, debugging, and problem-solving workflows

What Sets You Apart

• Passionate about clean, reliable, and scalable code
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term architecture goals
• A growth mindset—eager to explore new technologies and continuously improve
• A team player who supports and uplifts others

Fully Remote: This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, typically an employee’s residence.

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 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 [email protected].

Although you’ll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you’ll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.