Overview
Director, Engineering, Mobile & Connected TV – NBCUniversal. We are seeking an experienced and customer-obsessed Director of Engineering to lead the development and evolution of our mobile and connected TV (CTV) platforms across iOS, Android, tvOS, Roku, and Lightning-based applications. This role owns the technical vision, execution, and performance of NBCUniversal’s mobile and CTV products, ensuring apps deliver world-class viewing experiences to millions of users.
You will lead multiple engineering teams, foster cross-functional collaboration, and work closely with Product, Design, QA, Data, and Business stakeholders to drive platform innovation, technical excellence, and operational performance. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who is both strategic and hands-on, with a passion for media technology and delivering delightful customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and scale a team of engineers and engineering managers across mobile (iOS, Android) and CTV (tvOS, Roku, Lightning) platforms
- Define and drive the technical strategy, roadmap, and execution plans aligned with product vision and business priorities
- Act as the voice of engineering in product and executive conversations—advocating for scalability, performance, maintainability, and customer impact
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Product, Design, Editorial, QA, Video Engineering, and UX Research to shape platform direction and user experience
Engineering Excellence
Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance across mobile and CTV appsChampion best practices in software development, security, architecture, testing, and CI / CDDrive consistency in architecture and shared services across mobile and CTV platforms, identifying opportunities for modularization and cross-platform efficiencyOversee architectural decisions to support long-term maintainability and extensibilityEstablish and uphold technical governance practices to ensure code quality, platform security, and development consistencyCustomer Experience & Delivery
Advocate relentlessly for the end user—driving features and optimizations that enhance speed, video quality, usability, and engagementBalance rapid feature delivery with technical sustainability and platform qualityOversee incident response and operational health of apps across all supported devicesDefine and track key engineering KPIs including crash rate, app performance, playback reliability, code quality, application security posture improvements and delivery velocityCoordinate with internal platform teams, third-party service providers, and device partners for feature rollouts and platform enhancementsTalent & Culture
Mentor, develop, and retain top engineering talent; grow technical leadership within the teamsFoster an inclusive and collaborative culture of excellence, ownership, and innovationLead by example in promoting accountability, clear communication, and high-impact executionQualifications
10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering leadership rolesProven experience delivering large-scale mobile and / or CTV applications at high user scaleStrong technical background in native mobile (iOS, Android) and CTV (tvOS, Roku, Lightning framework) developmentExperience managing multiple teams or platforms with varying tech stacks and device-specific needsStrong knowledge of video streaming, playback optimization, and performance tuningExperience with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, DRM, CDNs)Experience with video players (e.g., JWPlayer, VideoJS, Shaka, ExoPlayer, AVPlayer), analytics tools (Adobe, Comscore) and QoS (Conviva)Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, agile practices, observability, and mobile CI / CD pipelinesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and drive outcomes across teamsPreferred Qualifications
Background in the media, streaming, or publishing industryExperience with hybrid or cross-platform frameworksFamiliarity with analytics tools, crash reporting platforms, and feature experimentation frameworksUnderstanding of privacy, compliance, and security concerns in mobile / CTV developmentTrack record of building customer-first, data-informed engineering organizationsFamiliarity with ad-tech integration CSAI (Client-side Ad Insertion) and SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion)What We Offer
At NBCUniversal headquarters, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities :
Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classesEat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad barsCommute-friendly – Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey CityHybrid : This position is designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per weekBenefits : Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other discounts and perksSalary range : $225,000-$250,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview. NBCUniversal provides 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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodations during the application process, you may request them by contacting This role may transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you’ll be part of this exciting transition.
Seniority level : Director
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Software Engineering
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