Staff Software Engineer (Orlando)

Staff Software Engineer

VERSANT, Comcast Corporation's (NASDAQ : CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

At VERSANT Media's Sports & Entertainment Digital Products division, we're driven by a shared mission : to innovate, create unforgettable experiences, and connect with fans through the power of technology. Our diverse portfolio brings together industry-leading platforms that serve millions of users across the sports and entertainment landscape.

In sports, we empower over 30 million players, coaches, administrators, and fans in 40 countries through more than 25 digital products. These include SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league, and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first-ever streaming service dedicated to youth and amateur sports; GolfNow, the top online tee time marketplace and golf course operations technology provider; and GolfPass, the ultimate golf membership that delivers exclusive content, tee time benefits, expert instruction, and more.

In entertainment, we reach over 50 million movie and TV fans through our trusted digital brands. Our platforms support every stage of the fan journey from discovering content to enjoying it on the big screen or at home. Our portfolio includes Fandango, the nation's leading online movie ticketing service, partnering with more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; Rotten Tomatoes, the iconic destination for movie and TV reviews; and Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), our on-demand streaming service offering more than 250,000 titles, including new releases, next-day TV, and the largest selection of 4K UHD content in the industry.

Together, we're shaping the future of how people experience the sports they play and the stories they love.

This opportunity is within our Fandango group a collection of trusted entertainment brands that guide over 50 million movie and TV fans throughout their viewing journey. Whether it's purchasing tickets to their favorite blockbusters through Fandango, reading trusted reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, or streaming the latest releases at home via Fandango at Home, our platforms help audiences find, watch, and enjoy content with ease. Our team thrives on shaping how people discover and experience entertainment, one screen at a time.

Job Description

As a Staff Software Engineer on our team, you will :

• Drive innovation across iconic brands : Lead development efforts for a diverse portfolio of product offerings spanning Fandango, Fandango at Home, and Rotten Tomatoes, delivering experiences that reach millions of users.
• Architect for Growth Design and evolve systems that scale with the business, supporting massive spikes in demand around blockbuster releases and live events.
• Global Expansion Build platforms ready for international markets, ensuring localization, payments, and regulatory compliance work seamlessly at scale.
• Unify Experiences Collaborate across teams to connect ticketing, concessions, memberships, digital media services, and reviews into a cohesive user journey.
• Create market-ready platforms : Build API- and AI-driven SaaS products designed to scaleserving both internal teams and external clients through powerful distribution channels.
• Advance intelligence capabilities : Leverage AI and machine learning to deliver predictive forecasting and insights across all lines of business.
• Lead and inspire team : Guide engineers across teams, setting technical standards that enable consistent delivery as we expand globally.
• Optimize Reliability Ensure high availability and transaction security for millions of customers across multiple platforms.
• Champion security and compliance : Partner with Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Legal, and Privacy teams to ensure products meet the highest standards of trust, safety, and compliance.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For :

Bonus Points For :

Fully Remote : This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non-Versant worksite, typically an employee's residence.

Additional Information

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.

If 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. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.