NBCUniversal Media, LLC

DreamWorks Technology - Senior AI Software Engineer

NBCUniversal Media, LLC • $155K — $190K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years in Software, DevOps or Platform Engineering, with at least 1 year in AI systems
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Proven development and deployment experience with AI agents and multi-agent systems
  • Proficiency in version control and DevOps best practices (Git)
  • Strong Linux skills (Red Hat, CentOS) and experience with Unix shell scripts
  • Proficient in Python, Java, or JavaScript for development tasks

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with technology and production teams to set best practices for PaaS and AI infrastructure
  • Contribute to Agentic Engineering and MCP Server Development
  • Develop and implement governance, security, and observability standards for AI systems
  • Utilize Kubernetes for automating deployments in various environments
  • Manage the enterprise Kubernetes software stack for AI workloads
  • Identify process improvements within Platform Services
  • Monitor platform infrastructure performance and manage capacity

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Various discounts and perks
Full Job Description
Job Description

"What would you say you do here?"
  • Collaborate across technology and production teams including principal engineers to shape the best practices of Platform as a Service implementation hosting stateless applications and AI infrastructure
  • Influence and contribute to the Agentic Engineering and MCP Server Development efforts
  • Major contributor to the development and adoption of governance, security, and observability best practices for AI and agentic systems, helping establish standards for secure, reliable, responsible, and observable AI agent development and operations
  • Leverage Kubernetes orchestration and operators to automate stateless application deployments and administration across multiple environments (on-premises and in the cloud)
  • Leverage Enterprise grade Kubernetes software stack solution for developing, deploying, and running AI workloads on a Kubernetes platform across development and production environments
  • Identify areas for process and efficiency improvement within Platform Services; recommend solutions and assist in overseeing implementation. Actively facilitate continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and maintain platform infrastructure, utilizing tools like Datadog for performance tracking, alerts, and capacity management
  • Participate in continuous organizational cyber security vulnerability mitigation and compliance efforts
  • Define and document standard run books and operating procedures. Create and maintain system information and architecture diagrams
  • Develop and maintain microservices, tools and automation
  • Provide software troubleshooting and break-fix support for production


Qualifications

"What do I need to have in order to do this job?"
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience in Software, DevOps or Platform Engineering, with 1+ years building AI systems for real workflows.
  • Hands-on experience in cloud-native technologies and architectures (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proven experience developing and deploying AI agents, tool-calling systems, and multi-agent systems
  • Proficiency in revision control and DevOps best practices (Git)
  • Expert Linux experience (Red Hat, CentOS) and proficient with one or more Unix shell scripting languages (Bash, C-Shell)
  • Proficient in either Python, Java, or JavaScript development
  • Operational support experience, including platform infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting using tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or similar

"What can I offer?"
  • Strong, hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting production workloads running on Kubernetes
  • Hands-on experience developing or deploying custom application servers, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models and Model Context Protocols (MCP) servers
  • Deep understanding of LLM model integration and tuning
  • Experience monitoring and mitigating the specific operational costs associated with token usage and GPU compute utilization
  • Deep expertise in at least one major cloud ecosystem (AWS, Azure, OCI or GCP) and infrastructure provisioning
  • Experience with designing automation that reduces manual work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  • Experience with AMD Inference Microservice Platform (AIMS) or NVIDIA NIM a plus
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate fluently between artists, production management, and engineers
  • Genuine passion for animation, storytelling, or creative productions

This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks 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: $155,000 - $190,000

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.

About NBCUniversal Media, LLC

NBCUniversal Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company that operates a variety of businesses, including television networks, film studios, and theme parks. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NBCUniversal's television networks include NBC, Telemundo, and USA Network, among others. The company's film studios produce and distribute movies under the Universal Pictures brand. NBCUniversal also operates theme parks in the United States and Japan. The company is committed to producing high-quality content and delivering it to audiences around the world.
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