Sr. Engineer, Embedded Engineering-1131

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment
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The Role
Design and develop embedded software for media devices using C, C++, Bash, Python, Yocto, Linux, GStreamer, and video codecs. Build CI/CD pipelines, develop automated tests, analyze logs and system data, troubleshoot networking and DRM functionality, support software releases, and collaborate on requirements and quality assurance. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across embedded applications and RDK-based systems.
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Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You'll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)
Job Description
DUTIES: Provide technical leadership designing and developing software for embedded devices using C, C++, Bash, and Python; perform cross compiling, cross-linking and cross-debugging using Yocto; work with GStreamer and video compression strategies codecs, including H264, H265, and AV1, to debug issues; use LinuxOS concepts including processes, scheduling, inter-process communication, and multithreading; perform version control using Git; build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins; use test tools including Automatics framework for test case development and test orchestration; search, monitor and analyze data using Splunk and Backtrace-portal; analyze logs and reconstruct events within RDK stack; use networking concepts and technologies including packet routing, forwarding, IP addressing, and Universal Plug and Play, including DIAL; develop software applications using EGL and Essos; use Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) technologies and protocols including Satellite and MPEG-DASH; use Digital Rights Management technologies including PlayReady and Widevine; support applications under development and customize current applications; assist with the software update process for existing applications, and roll-outs of software releases; collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; conduct analysis to determine integration needs; work with the Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements; and guide and mentor junior-level engineers. Position is eligible to work remotely one or more days per week, per company policy.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, and five (5) years of experience designing and developing software for embedded devices using C, C++, Bash, and Python; performing cross compiling, cross-linking and cross-debugging using Yocto; working with GStreamer and video compression strategies codecs, including H264, H265, and AV1, to debug issues; using LinuxOS concepts including processes, scheduling, inter-process communication, and multithreading; performing version control using Git; building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins; using test tools including Automatics framework for test case development and test orchestration; searching, monitoring and analyzing data using Splunk and Backtrace-portal; analyzing logs and reconstructing events within RDK stack; of which three (3) years includes using networking concepts and technologies including packet routing, forwarding, IP addressing, and Universal Plug and Play, including DIAL; of which one (1) year includes developing software applications using EGL and Essos; using Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) technologies and protocols including Satellite and MPEG-DASH; and using Digital Rights Management technologies including PlayReady and Widevine.
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.
Skills:
C++ Programming Language; GStreamer; Python (Programming Language)
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Five years of experience designing and developing software for embedded devices using C, C++, Bash, and Python
  • Experience with cross-compiling, cross-linking, and cross-debugging using Yocto
  • Experience with GStreamer and H264, H265, and AV1 video codecs
  • Experience with Linux processes, scheduling, inter-process communication, and multithreading
  • Experience using Git for version control
  • Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
  • Experience with Automatics framework for test case development and orchestration
  • Experience using Splunk and Backtrace-portal for data analysis and monitoring
  • Experience analyzing logs and reconstructing events within the RDK stack
  • Three years of experience with networking concepts including routing, forwarding, IP addressing, UPnP, and DIAL
  • One year of experience developing applications using EGL and Essos
  • Experience with DVB technologies and protocols including Satellite and MPEG-DASH
  • Experience with DRM technologies including PlayReady and Widevine

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