Product Integration Lead (Ad Technology)

Job Description

The Ad Technology and Integration team is looking for a highly collaborative engineer to manage ad integrations on NBCUniversal’s O&O and partner streaming media applications. This role will be responsible for evaluating the approach and solutioning supply and demand integrations on NBCU’s ad serving platforms, DTC streaming applications and off domain partner apps. The Product Integration Lead will serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert on backend ad technology, ad serving systems integration and architecture, and will work alongside the Product Owner and Product Architecture teams to validate business requirements for technical feasibility. This role will work very closely with the product, brand engineering and QA departments to ensure that ad integrations go smoothly and meet the high standards of the NBCUniversal portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or relevant experience
• 5+ years Experience with ad serving systems, dynamic ad insertion and related workflows
• Knowledge of FreeWheel ad server and server-to-server integrations
• Knowledge of VAST, VMAP, ORTB protocol and specifications
• Knowledge of streaming media including experience with streaming video players, ABR streaming techniques, Content Delivery Networks, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues, running Charles sessions, evaluating web traffic and event triggers
• Experience with RESTful APIs to connect mobile applications to back-end services

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented; highly meticulous and process-oriented ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply those learnings to projects/implementations
• Flexible self-starter who enjoys exploring new technology
• Demonstrated ability to own projects end-to-end with minimal supervision and guidance
• Experience/knowledge of various ad integration techniques (server side vs. client side)
• Excellent written, verbal, visual/presentation and interpersonal communications skills
• Team player dedicated to excellent customer service for internal and external customers

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our Impact

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Compensation

Compensation: USD 105000 - USD 135000 - yearly

Additional Information

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 [email protected].