Network Lab Engineer 4

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

Comcast’s Technology & Product organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating exciting products like the Video Gateway, Xumo TV, XB broadband gateways, wireless router technology, and new features. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. We have an exciting role for Infrastructure & Test Engineer on Comcast’s India lab. Our team works closely with our internal and external development partners and build infrastructure. Efforts within the Consumer Products Test team help ensure a world-class customer experience for the millions of Comcast customers on our X1 platform applications and more! We are looking for a highly motivated technical person who will help drive change and help others to constantly come up with better solutions to build Robust infrastructure and suggest improvements. The Engineer 4, Infrastructure Engineering will be responsible for Design, Developing and implementing the Infrastructure for Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) video products, Broadband products, Access Network. Assists in managing project teams, developing test strategies, designing and developing Tools and ensuring quality assurance practices. Able to support development and test teams with the solutions to the fast-paced DevOps paradigm, quickly tailoring solutions to help identify, reproduce, and triage lab/field defects. Able to establish and maintain procedures, and methods to enable seamless and efficient hardware/software product releases. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment.

Job Description

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on network performance, incidents, and resolutions for management review
• Operate various RF, video, and optical test equipment: spectrum analyzer, RF signal level meter etc
• Reviews and verifies requirements and design specifications for validity in overall product design, with an emphasis on product testability and verification.
• Reviews project progress, evaluates results, and recommends corrections in technical
  applications and analysis.
• Collaborates with Product and Development teams to identify product and technical requirements.
• Work as a motivated team player and open develop new skillset as demanded by the job
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
•  8-10 years of experience in Wi-Fi Infrastructure, Networking and Headend with hands-on experience in different kinds of networking devices
• Experience with network hardware such as routers, switches, and access points, along with familiarity with testing equipment.
• Experience in working with the development team and QA team for Infrastructure requirements and architectural/design reviews
• Strong understanding on the RF, DOCSIS and Fiber/PON technology terms like Signal level, MER, SNR
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to work with technology partner/vendor teams to troubleshoot problems.
• Background in working in highly automated product test environments and able to assist in test automation/maintenance when necessary.
• Execute automated test scripts to validate the reliability of the infrastructure and present results to the team
• Proficiency with networking devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls) and knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP). Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages is advantageous
• Understanding of video product regulatory requirements and test in areas such closed captioning, EAS, IP video streaming, audio/video codec; Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth Distribution, EAC3, and others will be plus.
• Hands-on experience with device/consumer products, video/broadcasting solutions is a big plus.
• Troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills; able to lead cross-functional team triage.
• Decent understanding of DHCP flow, TCP-UDP protocols, CPE-IPv4/6, Multicast, working knowledge of IS-IS
• Experience with cable industry standard practices, interfaces, operating systems, and protocols such as DOCSIS 3.0/3.1/4.0, SIP, and Packet Cable

Expertise/Technical Skills

• OS: Strong Linux Skills
• Languages: Scripting languages preferred
• Others: HTTP(s), TCP/IP, Multicast, Unicast, RTSP, IGMP, Cable-Modem, DOCSIS
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

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