Staff Systems Engineer (C++/Python) at NBCUniversal
New York, NY
$220,000–$260,000from the description
Jun 28, 2026
New York, NY
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software engineering role focused on building C++ systems that power machine learning, computer vision, and 3D modeling pipelines. Day-to-day work involves implementing core algorithms grounded in linear algebra, probability, and geometry, deploying and validating code against large-scale geospatial datasets in a Linux/macOS environment, and translating cutting-edge research into production-ready tools. Best suited to an experienced C++ engineer with a strong mathematical foundation and an interest in computer graphics or procedural modeling.
Senior level · 5+ years · Remote · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 5,900 people nationally plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 3,550–8,800
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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What the occupation pays Median $135,980 (middle half $105,210–$171,980). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (10)
The job title carries no seniority label, so the title states no level; however, the 5+ years requirement and the scope of work (owning algorithm implementation end-to-end, interfacing with leadership on product vision) support a Senior classification.
Git is listed under 'Desired Characteristics' but is explicitly called 'preferred' with Mercurial or other DVCs accepted as substitutes — treated as preferred with alternatives.
Unix shell / bash confidence is described as 'essential' in the Desired Characteristics section; despite the section heading, the firm language ('essential') elevates it to a hard gate.
Machine learning and computer vision appear throughout the responsibilities and core role description as the primary subject matter of the software being built — treated as hard gates.
Linear algebra, probability, and geometry are described as helpful background ('a mathematical background covering some subset of…'); treated as preferred. Probability and geometry are omitted as standalone skills since they are not named tools or technologies.
Linux and macOS are the stated dev/production environments, listed under Desired Characteristics; CMake is also listed there — all treated as preferred.
Unreal Engine and computational geometry appear under a 'game technology' experience bullet in Desired Characteristics — treated as preferred.
The degree requirement is a hard gate: 'Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field' with no equivalent-experience escape clause.
Salary range $220,000–$260,000 is stated as annual and bonus-eligible.
Caller marked this a fully-remote role — scored against the national candidate pool.
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