Director - Developer Relations

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is looking for a seasoned Director of Developer Relations with experience in developer ecosystems and partnerships to build and lead the developer community for an ambitious new interactive entertainment initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the developer relations strategy for a new interactive entertainment platform, from early partner engagement through broader availability.
• Build and nurture relationships with experienced developers and studios, bringing them in early to build real projects on the platform.
• Serve as the voice of the developer inside the studio, turning partner feedback into clear priorities for product, engineering, and design teams.
• Partner with product and engineering to shape developer tools, documentation, and workflows that make the platform approachable for developers of different skill levels.
• Build and lead a developer relations team, including developer advocates, community managers, and technical support.
• Create and scale onboarding programs, sample projects, tutorials, and educational content that help developers succeed on the platform.
• Establish developer programs, including partner and incentive programs, in collaboration with business development, legal, and marketing.
• Represent the platform at industry events, conferences, and online developer communities, while staying closely connected to emerging technology trends.
• Define and track developer ecosystem health metrics, such as adoption, retention, and satisfaction, to measure the success of the developer community.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in game development, interactive entertainment, or developer-facing technology, including 5+ years in developer relations, developer ecosystem, or partnership leadership roles.
• A proven track record of building and scaling developer communities for a technology or entertainment platform.
• A strong technical foundation, with hands-on familiarity with game engines and the ability to engage credibly with engineers and technical developers.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing both internal teams and external partners.

Desired Characteristics:

• A deep understanding of the gaming and interactive entertainment industry and current developer trends.
• A good understanding of current AI-centric trends, technologies, and development possibilities.
• Experience launching a developer program or platform for external partners.
• A passion for empowering developers to build innovative and emotionally impactful experiences.
• Great communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information

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.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.