NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Sr Software Engineer

NBCUniversal Media, LLC$120K — $170K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Expertise in Python and relevant LLM/AI libraries
  • Experience with LangGraph or similar agentic frameworks
  • Deep knowledge of LLM model integration and tuning
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools like LangSmith or LangFuse
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain LLM-powered applications and autonomous agents
  • Build agentic workflows and orchestration layers using LangGraph or similar frameworks
  • Implement and refine prompt engineering strategies for reliability, safety, and performance
  • Integrate and evaluate modern LLM models across providers
  • Develop agent observability using LangSmith, LangFuse, or equivalent tools
  • Build and maintain MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server components
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile ceremonies

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) participation
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Variety of discounts and perks
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on Agentic, LLM-powered applications, you will design, develop, and optimize intelligent systems and autonomous agents. You will work across the full stack of agent development-from prompt engineering and LLM integration to observability, orchestration, and cloud-native deployment. This role requires deep technical expertise with Python, modern LLM frameworks, and AWS services, along with hands-on experience building reliable, scalable AI-driven systems.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain LLM-powered applications and autonomous agents
  • Build agentic workflows and orchestration layers using LangGraph or similar frameworks
  • Implement and refine prompt engineering strategies for reliability, safety, and performance
  • Integrate and evaluate modern LLM models across providers
  • Develop agent observability using LangSmith, LangFuse, or equivalent tools
  • Build and maintain MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server components
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile ceremonies
  • Develop backend services using AWS-native serverless and compute offerings
  • Perform peer reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices


Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Expertise in Python and relevant LLM/AI libraries
  • Experience with LangGraph or similar agentic frameworks
  • Deep knowledge of LLM model integration and tuning
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools such as LangSmith or LangFuse
  • Experience developing MCP Servers
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway
  • Strong fundamentals in algorithms, distributed systems, and cloud-native design
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs and event-driven systems
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-directed, ability to multi-task, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills

Desired Characteristics:
  • Experience with vector databases and embedding pipelines
  • Experience with real-time or streaming platforms such as Kinesis or Kafka
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Experience with reinforcement learning or agentic evaluation frameworks
  • Results-oriented, high energy, self-motivated

Additional Requirements:

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: $120,000 - $170,000
We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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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1994

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