Software Engineer

Summary

Join NBCUniversal's Academic Year Internship Program and immerse yourself in exciting work within the media and entertainment industry for two semesters. This paid internship offers opportunities to contribute to significant projects, learn from experienced professionals, and develop your skills in media, entertainment, and technology. The program includes paid time off, robust networking and development opportunities, a complimentary Peacock subscription, and free Universal Parks admission. Internships are fully virtual and offer a flexible schedule of 16-24 hours per week. The program runs from September 15, 2025, to April 17, 2026, with applications closing on May 9th, 2024. Successful candidates will be part of a dynamic team at a pivotal time for the business.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2025 through April 2026)
• December 2025 graduates are not eligible for our 2025-2026 Academic Year Internship Program
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States
• Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 15, 2025 – April 17, 2026
• Must be working from a location within a U.S. state during all hours worked
• For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship
• NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number
• Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Contribute to big projects in meaningful ways that matter
• Bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day

Preferred Qualifications

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Coding experience in SQL and Python and an understanding of AWS, AZURE data clouds
• Good knowledge of data and understanding of data elements
• Networking skills, good understanding of Windows 10/11, Linux, and/or MacOS. programming skills help
• Familiarity with Arduino, Raspberry pi is a plus
• Experience with databases or TSDB (time-series databases) and data collection with APIs or GRPC etc. is a great plus!

Benefits

• Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship