Director, Software Engineering (CMS)-Xumo
Irvine, California
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.
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What makes a successful Director, Software Engineering (CMS)-Xumo 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
Director, Software Engineering (CMS)-Xumo
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Software Engineering to lead the development and evolution of our cutting-edge Video Content Management System (CMS). This role demands a strong technical leader with a proven track record in building and scaling robust backend systems, leveraging cloud-based architectures, and driving innovation in video streaming technologies. The Director will lead a team of talented engineers, collaborate closely with product and operations teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions that meet our business objectives.Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Technical Vision:
- Define and execute the technical strategy and roadmap for the CMS platform, aligning with business goals and market trends.
- Drive innovation in backend/frontend architectures, cloud technologies, and video streaming solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and communicate their potential impact to decision-makers.
Engineering Team Leadership and Management:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend/frontend engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Establish and maintain best practices for software development, testing, and deployment.
- Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets, ensuring efficient delivery of CMS initiatives.
- Recruit top engineering talent.
CMS Platform Development and Architecture:
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and other modern technologies.
- Ensure the development of robust RESTful APIs for frontend applications and third-party integrations.
- Drive the design and implementation of efficient database solutions (relational and NoSQL) for video metadata, user data, and system logs.
Ensure the security, maintenance, and scalability of the CMS platform.
- Cloud Infrastructure and Operations:
- Lead the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) using containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Manage and integrate message brokers (RabbitMQ) for seamless microservices communication.
- Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
Quality and Security:
- Ensure rigorous testing and debugging practices to maintain high software quality.
- Prioritize and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data.
- Oversee unit test development and maintenance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Work with graphic designers to implement new features.
Position is office based in Irvine, CA- 4 days/week & 1 day/week remote.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
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 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.
Skills:
Cloud Architectures; Back-End Development; Content Management Systems (CMS); People Leadership; React.js
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $184,681.09 - $277,021.64
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.
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 +
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