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Comcast Software Engineering Intern

Location Chicago, Illinois Req ID R419011 Job Type Full Time
Category Administrative Internships Date posted 09/15/2025
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Job Description

Program Overview: 

Comcast’s Summer Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment.This paid, 11-week immersive experience places interns at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.

Your experience will include:

  • Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.

  • Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow interns.

  • Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your internship and beyond.

  • Professional Development:Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.

At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Summer Internship Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Role Description

Software Engineers apply engineering concepts and principles to software development; for the purposes of providing business solutions. They design, build, install, and maintain these applications/programs. Software Engineers use deductive reasoning to gather and interpret business requirements; supplied by product managers, business stakeholders, and other engineers.


In addition to the skillset, the Software Engineer bears the joint responsibility for code-base maintenance.  Often this involves making informed decisions about refactoring, tech debt, and “greenfield” engineering.

Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Data Modeling are desired, but by no means required.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Exposure / Experience designing, building and debugging applications

  • Exposure / Experience with Secure SDLC · Proficient with NodeJS + Express and/or Python + Flask

  • Exposure / Experience using Postgres, Athena/PrestoDB, or Amazon Redshift

  • Exposure / Experience with cloud environments to include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Microsoft Azure

  • A basic understanding of security operations and risk

Qualifications

  • 6mos - 2 years of experience in a Software Engineering or Software Development role

  • Familiarity with version control tools (Git, Bitbucket, Mercurial, or Subversion)

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn

  • Effective communicator and enthusiastic collaborator

  • Exposure to common enterprise programming languages such as JavaScript, Golang, Python, C++, Java, C#, F#, etc.

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university 

  • Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2026- Spring 2028) 

  • Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2026 semester before graduating)

  • Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program starting June 1, 2026, through August 14, 2026 

  • Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs 

  • Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering)

  • Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V 

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:

Relationship Building; Professional Etiquette; Accountability; Teamwork; Resilience; Communication


Salary:

Base Pay: $32.00

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

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Our Benefits

We’re proud to offer comprehensive benefits to help you live your best life:

  • Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 6% of your pay.
  • Paid time off including eight observed company holidays and flex time.
  • Exclusive perks + discounts, including tuition assistance, commuter benefits and more!

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