Full Stack Developer

This is a Full Time Job

NBC News is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join its Innovation team, building the core applications that power next-generation production, automation, and AI-driven storytelling across News, Sports, and Entertainment. This role emphasizes end-to-end software engineering - from architecture and APIs to front-end delivery - serving real-time and data-intensive workflows that support live content creation.

Responsibilities Include:

Application & Systems Development
• Architect, build, and deploy full stack applications supporting live production and content workflows.
• Deliver modular, scalable, and high-availability systems integrating editorial and technical platforms.
• Develop APIs, orchestration logic, and middleware connecting front-end interfaces to enterprise systems.

Data Integration & Automation
• Design and implement data pipelines for real-time and scheduled ingestion (financial, editorial, sports, election).
• Normalize, transform, and synchronize data across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Integrate with internal and third-party APIs to unify access to content and operational datasets.

AI Integration
• Partner with AI research teams and technology vendors to prototype and deploy frontier AI capabilities.
• Operationalize generative and multimodal models that enhance creative workflows and production efficiency.
• Embed AI-driven automation into existing editorial, graphics, and control applications.

Application Engineering
• Develop intuitive, performant front-end interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.
• Build reliable back-end systems in Node.js, Python, Java, or Golang, using modern API and data standards.
• Implement real-time streaming architectures and event-driven design for live and asynchronous operations.

Collaboration & Innovation
• Work closely with editorial, design, and engineering teams to deliver cross-platform production tools.
• Lead rapid prototyping cycles exploring new technologies and creative workflows.
• Drive operationalization of successful prototypes into robust, supported production systems.

Core Competencies
• Technical Depth: Advanced full stack engineering and system architecture expertise.
• Innovation Mindset: Ability to identify, test, and scale emerging technologies.
• Execution Under Pressure: Delivery of stable, performant systems for live operations.
• Collaboration: Effective communication and partnership across creative and technical disciplines.
• Storytelling Orientation: Focus on enabling technology that amplifies editorial and creative impact.

Qualifications

Requirements/ Qualifications:
• 5 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale full stack applications.
• Advanced skills in front-end frameworks and back-end development
• Strong knowledge of API design, streaming data systems, and cloud architectures.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, and containerized deployment using
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and experience integrating model-based systems into production workflows.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in media, live production, or data-intensive software systems.
• Knowledge of generative AI, machine learning, or real-time data processing architectures.
• Proven collaboration with AI research teams or enterprise technology partners.
• Experience designing developer-friendly APIs and data interoperability layers across systems.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: 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.