Senior Principal Software Engineer

Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 Summary

Responsible for planning and designing new software applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Oversees the documentation and software best practices of all development activities. Trains and mentors both technical and non-technical personnel. Assists with defining and tracking performance metrics. Provides guidance and support to other Engineers. Job Description

The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience.

The Comcast Network and CONNECTivity (CONNECT) organization is a highly agile, fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers.

About the Role:

The Senior Principal Software Engineer is required to be a DOCSIS subject matter expert (SME) and a strong practitioner of the modern data science techniques. The core responsibilities include research, design and develop software solution algorithms, and machine learning models to enhance the system resiliency and availability. This is for a lead role for developing cloud native microservice architecture applications in terms of architecture and requirement definition and oversee feature development.

Team Values:

We value mutually respect and encourage diversity of opinion.

We value curiosity and experimentation and strive for continuous improvement.

We value team cohesion and strive to keep individual ego in check.

We value simplicity in our architecture and code and strive to be detail oriented.

We value joy in our work and strive for work-life harmony.

We value personal and team ownership and strive for mutual trust.

We value judicious refactoring and question the status quo.

What You’ll Do:

Write tested, production-ready code

Participate in design and architecture sessions

Build effective deployment and monitoring systems

Support production environments

Perform code reviews

Participate in software release and deployment activities managed under an agile software development approach

Collaborate constructively with team members

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

5+ years of experience in DOCSIS, and well versed in the CableLabs' DOCSIS specifications

Excellent coder in rust, go-lang, and python programming languages

In-depth knowledge and familiarity with data lake, data warehouse, ETL techniques, statistical analysis, OR tools, and machine learning

In-depth knowledge and familiarity with NoSQL or Time-Series database such as MongoDB, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, etc.

Additional “Nice to Have” Skills & Experience:

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field or equivalent practical experience

Experience in any of the following: Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes

Good current knowledge of Unix/Linux environments

Experience in code optimization and high-performance computing

Experience in Test-driven development/test automation, continuous integration, and deployment automation

Good communicator, able to analyze and clearly articulate complex issues and technologies understandably and engagingly

Great design and problem-solving skills, with a strong bias for architecting at scale.

Adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership

Keen attention to detail and high level of commitment

Comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment. Requirements change quickly and our team needs to constantly adapt to moving targets.

About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

Medical & Dental

401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off

Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.

Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.

Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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 EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Compensation

This job can be performed in Denver Campus with a Pay Range of $176,953.13 - $265,429.69 Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. 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.  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.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

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. Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

15 Years + Comcast is proud to be 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.