Principal Software Development Engineer at Comcast | PA, US | Rezi

Principal Software Development Engineer at Comcast

Principal Software Development Engineer

Comcast · PA, US

1 months ago

Principal Software Development Engineer

Comcast · PA, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

This job involves leading software solution development that meets strategic goals and user expectations. It includes integrating applications, enhancing scalability and security, and performing system analyses. It creates comprehensive development documentation, mentors technical staff, and monitors key performance metrics to inform improvements. The job provides technical leadership during design and oversees the software release process, ensuring efficient, on-budget delivery. Collaboration with Quality Assurance guarantees software quality, guiding project planning and resource management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead software solution development to meet strategic goals and user expectations.
  • Integrate applications, enhance scalability and security, and perform system analyses.
  • Create comprehensive development documentation.
  • Mentor technical staff.
  • Monitor key performance metrics to inform improvements.
  • Provide technical leadership during design.
  • Oversee the software release process for efficient, on-budget delivery.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance to guarantee software quality.
  • Guide project planning and resource management.

Requirements

  • Extensive hands-on software engineering experience in Linux-based systems using C, C++, Golang, and/or Python.
  • Experience designing, developing, or supporting large-scale network infrastructure, broadband access platforms, CMTS/vCMTS, DOCSIS/PON, or similar carrier-grade distributed systems.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, control-plane architecture, service resiliency, software upgrade compatibility, telemetry, and production debugging.
  • Experience with cloud-native or containerized environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, messaging/event-driven architectures, or configuration/state management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives from architecture and design through development, validation, deployment, and operational support.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot urgent production issues and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues, drive alignment, and mentor other engineers.
  • Direct experience with DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0, Full Duplex DOCSIS, CM registration, channel bonding, DBC, load balancing, upstream/downstream resiliency, or cable modem interoperability.
  • Experience with CMTS, vCMTS, cloud-native broadband routers, access network platforms, or packet/network control-plane systems.
  • Experience working with cable modem, chipset, RPD, or network equipment vendors.
  • Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams or acting as a technical lead / architect for major platform features.

Skills

  • Distributed Systems
  • Linux
  • Software Development
  • C
  • C++
  • Golang
  • Python
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Microservices
  • Messaging/Event-driven architectures
  • Configuration/State management systems

Location

  • On-site
  • Virtual

Work Type

  • On-site
  • Virtual
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 15 Years +

Education Level

  • Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more
  • Courtesy Services - free digital TV and internet for full-time employees in serviceable areas
  • Discount tickets for Universal Resorts

About the Company

  • 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.
  • The Technology + Product 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.