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The Role
Manage and grow a distributed engineering team to design, develop, and release embedded software and web applications. Oversee architecture, timelines, standards, budgets, stakeholder communications, and drive technology improvements in video streaming, media frameworks, and embedded Linux platforms.
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 manages a team of experienced engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation and professional development. It oversees the design and update of software and web applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborating cross-functionally, it sets project requirements and timelines, manages the release process, and monitors adherence to standards and budgets. It manages stakeholders, communications, and tracks industry trends, developing proposals for technological enhancements to drive continuous improvement and team expertise.
Job Description
Technical Expertise:
Leadership Skills:
Nice to Have
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
7-10 Years
Job Summary
This job manages a team of experienced engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation and professional development. It oversees the design and update of software and web applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborating cross-functionally, it sets project requirements and timelines, manages the release process, and monitors adherence to standards and budgets. It manages stakeholders, communications, and tracks industry trends, developing proposals for technological enhancements to drive continuous improvement and team expertise.
Job Description
Technical Expertise:
- 15-18 years of experience in software development with at least 4-6 years in managerial roles.
- Strong background in:
- C/C++ development
- Embedded Linux systems
- Multithreading, memory management, IPC
- Video streaming protocols (DASH/HLS), DRM, codecs
- GStreamer or similar media frameworks
- Bootflow, BSP, device abstraction layers
- Understanding of RDK-V architecture, Thunder framework, IPC, service managers, and HAL interfaces.
Leadership Skills:
- Proven ability to manage large distributed software teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across global time zones.
- Strong conflict-resolution, negotiation, and decision-making ability.
- Experience driving change management and modernising engineering practices.
Nice to Have
- Participation or contribution to the RDK Open-Source stack.
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
7-10 Years
Skills Required
- 15-18 years of software development experience with at least 4-6 years in managerial roles
- 7-10 years relevant work experience
- Proficiency in C/C++ development
- Experience with Embedded Linux systems
- Experience with multithreading, memory management, and IPC
- Experience with video streaming protocols (DASH, HLS), DRM, and codecs
- Experience with GStreamer or similar media frameworks
- Experience with bootflow, BSP, and device abstraction layers
- Understanding of RDK-V architecture, Thunder framework, IPC, service managers, and HAL interfaces
- Proven ability to manage large distributed software teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across global time zones
- Experience driving change management and modernizing engineering practices
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred; equivalent experience considered)
- Participation or contribution to the RDK Open-Source stack
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Comcast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company‑sponsored medical, dental and vision plans, 24/7 virtual care, mental‑health support, and Calm access signal robust healthcare coverage. These offerings are prominently included in the core package.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match described as generous alongside an ESPP discount indicates strong retirement and ownership support. Financial coaching and related programs further reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and non‑primary caregivers and family‑forming support for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy demonstrate meaningful family coverage. Backup and caregiving resources are also referenced across materials.
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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
