Principal Engineer, Digital Workplace Technology Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

The Principal Engineer for Digital Workplace Technology is a senior technical leader within NBCUniversal’s Workplace Technology Engineering (WTE) organization, responsible for defining and delivering the next-generation digital workplace platform. This role spans enterprise collaboration, endpoint engineering, and AI platform engineering, including Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, and enterprise AI solutions. This position plays a critical role in transforming NBCU’s digital workplace into an AI-first productivity platform that powers employee communication, engagement, and innovation.

Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy & Architecture

Define and lead the technical vision, roadmap, and standards for NBCU’s digital

workplace platforms across collaboration, endpoints, and AI. Own the end-to-end architecture for Workplace Technology Engineering, ensuring

alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance requirements. Serve as a technical authority for complex system design, scalability, and long-term

platform evolution. Digital Workplace Platform Engineering

Lead design and engineering of enterprise workplace services, including:Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online)Identity & security (Entra ID, Purview, Defender)Endpoint engineering (Intune, JAMF, SCCM)Unified communications, telephony, and conferencing solutionsEnsure platforms deliver high availability, performance, and security, while reducing operational overhead through automation and standardization. Drive global consistency across workplace technologies supporting hybrid work environments. AI & Workplace Intelligence Engineering

Architect and deliver enterprise AI capabilities, including:Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot StudioPower Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)Enterprise AI and low-code automation solutionsLead the engineering of agentic AI solutions, automation workflows, and knowledge systems that enhance employee productivity and decision-making. Establish standards for:AI governance, security, and responsible useData protection, privacy, and compliance within AI solutionsPartner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases across NBCU. Engineering Excellence & SRE Practices

Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across workplace platforms:Define and manage SLIs/SLOsImprove observability and monitoringAutomate operations to reduce manual toilDrive reliability, resilience, and operational excellence across global services supporting collaboration, endpoints, and AI platforms. Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

Act as a senior technical leader and mentor across WTE engineering teams. Lead architecture reviews, engineering design boards, and technical decision-making forums. Partner closely with:Workplace OperationsCybersecurity & RiskEnterprise ArchitectureProduct & Business stakeholdersInfluence strategic decisions and ensure alignment between technology investments and business outcomes. Innovation & Transformation

Drive modernization initiatives across workplace platforms, including cloud migration, endpoint transformation, and AI adoption. Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in: Generative AI and LLM ecosystemsDigital employee experience (DEX) platformsAutomation and low-code developmentEnable continuous improvement of employee experience across NBCU’s global workforce.

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in enterprise engineering, platform engineering, or workplace technologyDeep expertise in:Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive)Endpoint engineering and device management platforms (Intune, JAMF, SCCM)Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)Strong experience in AI/ML or enterprise AI engineering, including Copilot or similar platformsExperience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Power PlatformKnowledge of MLOps, DevOps, and platform engineering best practicesExperience in media, entertainment, or large global enterprise environmentsFamiliarity with NBCU-specific platforms (e.g. Intranet, employee portals, custom digital experiences)Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise platform transformationsStrong architectural, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong business acuity, including understanding and practical application of relevant market/industry trendsAbility to thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment and to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring organization and time management. Additional Requirements:

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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: $180,000 - $210,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

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