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The Role
Lead design, development, integration, and performance optimization of scalable, secure web and software applications. Mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, run design and peer-programming sessions, create and maintain documentation, monitor application metrics, and ensure quality through coordination with QA. Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and work variable schedules including nights and weekends.
Summary Generated by Built In
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
This job entails leading the development of software and web applications in line with business and user needs. It involves integrating new systems, emphasizing scalability and security, and improving performance. The role includes mentoring and technical training to build a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities also cover collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating vital documentation, and leading development sessions. The position requires monitoring performance metrics, offering technical expertise, and ensuring applications meet quality standards.
Job Description
Technical Expertise
Leadership Skills
Nice to Have
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +
Job Summary
This job entails leading the development of software and web applications in line with business and user needs. It involves integrating new systems, emphasizing scalability and security, and improving performance. The role includes mentoring and technical training to build a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities also cover collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating vital documentation, and leading development sessions. The position requires monitoring performance metrics, offering technical expertise, and ensuring applications meet quality standards.
Job Description
Technical Expertise
- 15-20 years of experience in embedded systems or video platform engineering with strong architectural experience.
- Deep hands-on expertise in:
- C/C++, Linux, multi-threading, IPC, memory management
- GStreamer / media frameworks
- Video delivery technologies (DASH/HLS, DRM, ABR algorithms)
- Middleware architectures and distributed service design
- Performance profiling and system-level debugging
- RDK-V components: Thunder framework, playback pipeline, device HALs, plugins
Leadership Skills
- Ability to drive technical decision-making at org-wide scale.
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Experience leading multi-vendor and multi-geography engineering groups.
Nice to Have
- Contributions or leadership roles within the RDK Open Source community.
- Experience with cloud-native technologies, microservices, or containerization.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, and device deployment ecosystems.
- Familiarity with video standards (AV1, CMAF, LL-HLS/LL-DASH).
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +
Skills Required
- 10+ years relevant work experience
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent coursework and experience)
- Experience leading and mentoring software development teams
- Experience designing and integrating scalable, secure web applications
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary
- Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration with QA and stakeholders
What the Team is Saying
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Comcast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with 24/7 virtual care and confidential counseling, with additional wellness tools like the Calm app. This breadth points to a robust core health offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is highlighted as generous, complemented by tuition reimbursement and access to financial coaching. Together these programs strengthen long-term financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers, plus fertility/family-forming coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursements, indicate strong support for families. Additional caregiving resources and return-to-work programs further bolster this area.
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The Company
What We Do
Welcome to Comcast. From the connectivity and platforms we provide to the content and experiences we create, we bring people together, globally. Our people think the world of our work, and that’s why our work is the best in the world.
Why Work With Us
We believe you can achieve extraordinary things when you feel connected - to the work you do and who you do it with. From the platforms we provide to millions of people, to the content and experiences we create - we bring our customers, viewers and teammates closer together across the globe.
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Comcast Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
4 days a week
