About the role#
NBCUniversal is seeking Software Engineering interns for the Summer 2027 program. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in New York, NY. You will work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027. Interns will join teams focused on mobile application development, video-on-demand workflows, site reliability engineering, and backend video infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and test native Android and iOS applications for NBC News.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and editorial teams to ship features and content.
- Deploy and maintain infrastructure for VOD workflows and cloud delivery systems.
- Analyze requirements, create test plans, and perform feature testing across integrated systems.
- Configure encoding for video, audio, and subtitles.
- Contribute to systems supporting live events, video playback, and direct ad insertion.
- Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Go.
- Improve system reliability, performance, observability, and automation.
- Troubleshoot VOD workflows and playback issues.
What you'll need#
- Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering) with a class standing of sophomore or above.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Current authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Proficiency in Python, Go, JavaScript, or Java.
- Familiarity with Git, CI systems, and Linux.
- Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, and basic networking (DNS, load balancers, TLS).
- Exposure to cloud systems (AWS), Kubernetes, or Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Experience or interest in observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana), debugging with logs, or LLM-based coding tools.
- Ability to read and understand existing codebases.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY
- Program Dates: June 7 to August 13, 2027
- Commitment: 40 hours per week
- Compensation: Paid internship
About NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal operates as a media and entertainment company based in New York City. It produces film, television, and streaming content through studios like Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation. The company manages various brands including NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. It also runs theme parks and experiences globally as part of Universal Destinations and Experiences. NBCUniversal functions as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation and employs over 10,000 people.
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