DreamWorks Technology - Web Tools Engineer

Nbcuniversal3; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a skilled front-end engineer to collaborate with product, engineering, and production on web and native front-end solutions. The role emphasizes iterative development and user-focused improvements.

You will implement clean code, engage in code reviews, and work closely with backend teams to optimize performance. A Bachelor's degree and strong frontend skills are required; NBCUniversal offers a hybrid schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of front-end programming experience with modern web technologies.
• Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with React, Angular or Vue and modern front-end tooling.
• Experience implementing automated unit and E2E tests.
• Strong understanding of responsive design and performance optimization.
• Ability to lead other engineers and contribute to architecture discussions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Production on front-end solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and rapid prototyping.
• Develop clean, maintainable, documented front-end code.
• Work with backend teams on traces, metrics, and APIs to inform priorities.
• Contribute to feature roadmaps for studio web applications.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Adhere to UX methodologies throughout development.
• Assist in user observation studies to identify usability improvements.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

REST/WebSocket API integration

Unit & End-to-End testing

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue

npm

UI component libraries

Web performance tools

GitHub Copilot (AI tools)

Job description

\"What would you say you do here?\"

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Production on the development of web-based and native application front end solutions


• Engage with fellow developers through active participation in code reviews, design discussions, demos, proposals, and rapid prototyping


• Dedication to an iterative development process driven by the goal to continuously improve the user experience across all types of production workflows


• Develop clean, maintainable, and documented solutions


• Collaborate with backend engineering teams through traces, metrics, and requirements to inform development priorities and to focus performance related development


• Deploy applications regularly adhering to studio standards and best practices


• Participate in requirements gathering to inform design and development


• Participate in user observation studies to be regularly evaluating how users work and identifying where improvements can be made


• Follow standard UX design methodologies throughout the development process


• Provide technical and architectural guidance to more junior engineers on team


• Collaborate with production and team's project manager to devise and maintain feature roadmaps for studio web applications


• Act as a visual translator for complex Pipeline feature sets and requirements

\" What do I need to have in order to do this job?\"

• 3+ years of programming experience in technologies like: HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, Python, Java, QT


• Proficiency in modern front end application features and design goals


• Experience with modern frameworks, standards, and technologies used in front end web development (e.g. React, Angular, Vue, etc)


• Experience implementing automated unit and End-to-End (E2E) tests


• Strong understanding of responsive design, state management, client-side performance, and REST/WebSocket API integration


• Ability to provide technical leadership to other engineers on the team


• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills

\"What can I offer?\"

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field


• Awareness of UX design principles and best practices


• Experience working closely with UX design, product and backend development teams


• Production experience in computer animation, visual effects, or game industry


• A portfolio of user interface samples that demonstrates skill and passion


• Experience building, packaging, and maintaining internal npm modules and shared UI component libraries across distributed teams


• Experience utilizing and auditing AI developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for code efficiency, security, and architectural integrity

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

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $125,000 - $155,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 [e-mail].