Development Engineer 5
Chennai, India
Overview
Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. Become part of our award-winning, international engineering 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. You’ll do the best work of your career right here.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Development Engineer 5 at Comcast? Check out these top traits and explore role-specific skills in the job description below.
- Results-driven
- Adaptable
- Inventive
- Entrepreneurial
- Team Player
- Problem-Solver
Responsibilities
Development Engineer 5
Job Summary
Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Oversees the documentation of all development activity. Trains non-technical personnel. Assists with tracking performance metrics. Provides guidance and support to other Engineers. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing across diverse systems, applications, technologiesand environments.
Identifyprogram improvement opportunities and develop processes to mature and scale the Pen Testing program.
Present thought leadership in new and emerging advanced security trends, vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
Lead security research and development efforts and provide technical leadership.
Develop remediation strategies and architect solution to challenging cybersecurity gaps.
Execute application penetration tests for APIs, mobile SDKs, cloud environments and web applications from both open and closed-box perspectives.
Analyze and prioritize findings based on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and internal Risk Rating system.
Contribute to and maintain the team’s tools, labs, and attack infrastructure; actively share knowledge through internal wikis and repositories.
Effectively communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, preparing comprehensive reports and presentations.
Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity trends, techniques, and vulnerabilities by following industry publications and threat feeds.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
12+ years of experience in penetration testing with hands-on experience using tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Nmap, etc.
Extensive experience in strategic planning and executing large-scale, enterprise-wide security initiatives to address complex security challenges.
Proven experience in leading security research and development initiatives. Contributions such as research publications, CVEs, CTF participation, and conference presentations are considered valuable additions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex assessments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Proven expertise in mentoring and providing guidance to junior team members.Advanced proficiency in cloud platforms - AWS, GCP, Azure and mobile app security testing.
Complete understanding of the OWASP Top 10, CVSS, and CVE databases.
Strong scripting experience with Python, Bash, Ruby, C/C++, C#, or Java to automate testing processes and streamline remediation.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and a solid understanding of hardware communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) are a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
Strong presentation skills
Certifications such as: OSCP, OSWA, OSWE or similar.
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.
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.
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 +, 5-7 Years, 2-5 Years, 0-2 Years, 15 Years +, 7-10 Years
Hear from our people
Culture
At Comcast you can have work/life balance in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.
Comcast provides many opportunities to build skills and grow in your career and a top-notch benefits, time off and perks package.
We are committed to delivering reliable, effortless experiences to our customers no matter how they choose to interact with us.
You will build personal relationships on a growing team that while making Xfinity a best-in-class, most-loved brand.

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