Sr Data Engineer, Innovation, Cloud, AI & Emerging Tech

The Data and Analytics Team (D&A) at NBCUniversal is looking for a passionate cloud data expert who is looking to participate in NBCU’s D&A journey to the cloud.  Reporting to the Senior Director (Data Management), the role is right for you if you like to drive product usability and innovation in the Data Engineering space.The D&A team is focused on data and analytics strategies for the future.  We support NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands - from broadcast, cable, news, streaming service, and sports networks to film studios, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties.  We take pride in supplying our business groups with data to advise and shape strategic business decisions related to our content. In the Senior Data Engineer (Innovation) role, you’ll be working with internal stakeholders, data engineers, visualization experts, data scientists, and other technologists across the business. This position requires a passionate technologist – if you’re someone with expertise in data analytics and can maintain the fine balance of business acumen and deep technical knowledge, you’ve come to the right place. Here you can drive product transformation. Join us!Responsibilities:Design and develop rapid prototypes and PoCs using Cloud-native services(AWS, GCP or Azure), data platforms, and AI servicesEvaluate & integrate emerging technologies (Semantic Layer, Iceberg catalogs, Vector DBs,Conversational BI/AI etc)Facilitate RFI/RFPs with identifying, analyzing, testing and implementing new data engineering toolsEnable data governance, security, and observability into PoC designs from day oneBuild decision matrixes for Data &  Analytics technology selection, and key driversPackage learnings and outcomes into technical documentation and demosAutomate repetitive tasks and workflows using Python, APIs and Cloud-native servicesAbility to write complex SQL to analyze and troubleshoot data anomaliesMaintain awareness of cutting-edge trends in Cloud, AI,and Data Engineering