Principal Network Software Engineer

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

Bring a combination of modern software, and HFC infrastructure expertise to design, develop, support, and apply your craft to help build the next generation of HFC RF and optical solutions and participate in the development of industry-leading network capabilities that will maximize broadband capacity, drive unparallelled reliability and deliver a 1st class customer experience. Bring experience that will enable you to design the next generation of 10G infrastructure and a critical adaptive network function virtualization solutions and analytics impacting millions of customers.

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.

Who does the Principal Network Software Engineer work with?

The Access Network Engineering team is a diverse collection of professionals who work with a variety of organizational roles ranging from software engineering teams whose software integrates with analytics services, network architects and engineers, to some of the leading broadband experts who have pioneered the current and future of broadband access technology.

Where can you make an impact?

Working at the intersection of R&D and Software development, you willdevelop software- baseddata-driven solutions that drive reliability, performance, and availability with an eye towards a self-managed self-healing network. Responsible for innovation and developing proof-of-concept (POC) solutions for advanced network capabilities that will eventually be integrated with larger Comcast systems and deployment environments to enable enhanced network functionalities and capabilities.

Work in a highly technically challenging domain that will shape the future of Comcast and be part of a team that thrives on big challenges, results, quality, and agility and will be responsible for key components leading to the success of our future 10G evolution increasing capacity and spectral efficiency. Contribute expertise to software development and HFC experience to hands on lab and field configuration and characterization supporting HFC spectrum expansion and optimization.

Success in this role is best enabled by a broad mix of skills and interests ranging from HFC-oriented infrastructure, broadband communications, data-based analytics and decision making, software design, and engaging cross-domain development teams with systems architecture and DOCSIS subject matter expertise.

What You’ll Do:

• Define and analyze network (PON and HFC) metrics and KPIs and identify opportunities for improving network performance and reliability and optimization of existing network infrastructure.
• Evaluate and discover network challenges and develop innovative solutions to some key network challenges with use of network virtualization.
• Collaborate with SMEs and architects on developing proof-of-concept for proposed solutions and collaborate with lab, vCMTS and Tech-Ops team to drive lab and field evaluations.
• Take the lead on the software development of the proof-of-concept, following software development best practices
• Design lab test systems to evaluate developed solutions that contribute to the network evolution roadmap for both RF and optical infrastructure including distributed access architecture, fiber deep architectures and FTTH.
• Work with the appropriate stakeholders to transition the solution from a proof-of-concept to a deployed solution
• Contribute expertise to software development and network optimization to hands on lab testing and field configuration and characterization.
• Work with data scientists and algorithm developers to develop operational platforms, monitoring dashboards and analyzing various network functionalities.
• Work with program and operations resources to execute field trials and network measurement campaigns.
• Frequent meeting/communication with stakeholders to interpret their needs, plan/organize, and discuss progress and results. Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation are required.
• Develop and communicate goals, strategies, tactics, project plans, timelines, and key performance metrics to reach goals.
• Collaborate across teams with an open-minded perspective on new ideas with creative contribution on new technology, architectures and operational approaches. Inclusive sharing of ideas and data with all stakeholders. Inclined to act and do whatever is needed to get the job done.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

• BS or MS degree (or equivalent) in the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or relevant science or engineering discipline
• Strong software development skills including python, Go, C++ and familiarity with continuous integration and test case automation
• Strong understanding of Next Generation Access Networks and HFC technologies (DAA, DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0, etc.)
• Strong understanding of FTTH technologies, deployment opportunities and challenges, and PON technology roadmap and evolution
• 5+ years of experience working in broadband or wireless telecommunications including HFC, PON, DOCSIS or wireless technology
  • Understanding of DOCSIS (3/3.1/4) physical, MAC and upper layer protocols
  • Understanding of DOCSIS 3.1 OSS and PNM collection capabilities
• Deployment, lab and field trial experience is a plus

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.

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.

Salary:

Primary Location Pay Range: $144,463.36 - $216,695.04

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

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 +