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We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.\nOur impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.\n NBCUniversal’s Intellectual Property Analytics, Operations, and Technology (IPAOT) team supports NBCUniversal’s content globally with four key areas: (1) developing more secure and scalable frameworks for Internet-based video distribution, (2) improving security technologies and processes in content production and distribution, (3) addressing voluminous copyright infringements on websites, apps and protocols, and (4) analyzing data to measure and understand the drivers of unlicensed video consumption on the Internet.\nThe IPAOT team at NBCUniversal is looking for a passionate and curious Jr. Software Engineer to help design, build, and maintain applications supporting content protection, investigations, analytics, and security. This role will have a particular focus on expanding the use of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) across the team's application portfolio, identifying opportunities to enhance existing workflows and develop new AI-powered capabilities.\nReporting to the Manager, Product and Emerging Technology, the Jr. Software Engineer is a fast-paced role with opportunities to work across traditional software engineering, generative AI, emerging technologies, and content protection.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and enhance AI-powered features across the team’s applications using large language models and other AI technologies.\nBuild LLM-powered applications and agentic workflows using model APIs, retrieval technologies, and supporting frameworks.\nIntegrate AI models and services into existing applications based on defined requirements\nDevelop and refine prompts, system instructions, and model interactions to improve application performance and reliability\nBuild integrations with internal systems, tools, and data sources using APIs, MCPs, and other technologies\nSupport monitoring, testing, and evaluation of AI-powered features.\nCollaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into working features and improvements.\n Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent professional experience.\n1 + years of professional software development experience, including experience developing and delivering software to production.\nProgramming experience with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.\nExperience developing modern web applications and backend APIs using frameworks such as Next.js, FastAPI, or comparable technologies.\nHands-on experience developing applications or features using large language models through APIs.\nExperience integrating APIs, backend services, and third-party systems.\nExperience working with relational databases and SQL.\nFamiliarity with modern software development practices including source control, testing, debugging, and code review.\nAbility to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field.\nExperience building LLM-powered workflows using LangChain or similar frameworks\nFamiliarity with multiple LLM providers and model platforms such as OpenRouter.\nExperience with LLM evaluation and observability tools such as LangSmith, Langfuse, or similar technologies.\nExperience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, or semantic search.\nExperience developing cloud-based applications, preferably using AWS.\nFamiliarity with video technologies, streaming media, content protection, cybersecurity, or digital rights management.\nInterest in emerging AI technologies and their practical application in software development.\nAdditional Requirements:\nHybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.\nThis 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: $62,000 - $80,000.\n 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.\nNBCUniversal 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.\nIf 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. 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