Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

As part of the global Operations & Technology organization, our Data & Analytics (D&A) team is at the forefront of developing data and analytics strategies to future‑proof NBCUniversal's diverse portfolio. This spans broadcast and cable networks, news and sports channels, film studios, theme parks, and digital platforms.

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer who will play a critical role in designing, building, and evolving our data platforms and pipelines. This role is ideal for experienced data engineers who combine strong hands‑on technical skills with architectural thinking and technical leadership.

• Lead the design, development, and scaling of complex data pipelines and platforms.
• Partner with business leaders and engineering teams to translate requirements into production‑ready data solutions.
• Own end‑to‑end data solutions including modeling, performance, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Apply cloud‑native design patterns to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Implement CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and data quality best practices.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior team members by leading design reviews, conducting thoughtful code reviews, and sharing best practices to raise overall quality and consistency of data engineering solutions.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with platform and IT teams.

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, demonstrating a foundational understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT principles, and data warehousing.
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, informatics, information systems, mathematics, computer engineering, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Experience with data management fundamentals, data storage principles, and cloud‑based data warehouses such as cloud Storage (AWS S3, GCP Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, Iceberg), GCP Big Query, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in building data pipelines using Python/SQL.
• Demonstrate experience with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow, or a willingness to learn.
• Experience in applying CI/CD principles and processes to data engineering solutions.
• General understanding of cloud data engineering design patterns and use cases.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to operate in ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and developing other engineers.

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non‑NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.

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: $115,000 – $145,000.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

For non‑La/County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements.

As an equal opportunity employer, 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.

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For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.