Senior Systems Engineer, C++/Python

NBCUniversal

Senior Systems Engineer developing software for machine learning and computer vision applications at NBCUniversal. Focused on designing and building high-performance systems with core algorithms in C++.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

UnixUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement, in C++, core machine-learning/computer vision and (inverse-) procedural modeling algorithms, with varying levels of oversight
Apply cutting-edge research in machine learning, computer vision, and computer graphics
Work closely with leadership to understand high-level product vision and customer requirements
Utilize Git for effective source code management
Deploy and test your code on large scale geospatial datasets (and ultimately generate 3D content that will be available to users)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
3+ years of relevant industry experience in a fast paced, high growth tech environment
Team-oriented and collaborative approach with a demonstrated aptitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn new methods, tools, practices and skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in designing and building high-performance, efficient systems using C++, with a strong focus on optimizing code for speed, scalability, and resource management
Familiarity with modern C++ will allow you to better interface with other portions of our data ingestion and product pipeline
A mathematical background covering some subset of linear algebra, probability, and geometry will also be helpful
Experience with Git is preferred, but a background with Mercurial or other DVCs is an acceptable substitute.
Confidence in a Unix shell environment (e.g. bash) is essential for working in our setup
Experience in game technology, with expertise in areas such as Unreal Engine, C++, computational geometry, and computer graphics, driving the development of cutting-edge, high-performance gaming systems.
We use CMake for project management. However, for something other than vim/make or Xcode, we need a convincing demonstration that you will be able to self-support in the environment of your preference.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k)
paid leave
tuition reimbursement
variety of other discounts and perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++machine learningcomputer visionprocedural modelinghigh-performance systemsoptimizing codelinear algebraprobabilitygeometrycomputational geometry

Soft Skills

team-orientedcollaborativecommunication skillsability to translate technical conceptsenthusiasmwillingness to learn

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mathematics