Comcast Cybersecurity: PQC Embedded Engineer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Overview
Our analysts transform data into meaningful insights that drive strategic decision making. They analyze trends, interpret data, and discover opportunities. Working cross-functionally, they craft narratives from the numbers - directly contributing to our success. Their work influences key business decisions and shape the direction of Comcast.
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- Good Listener
- Problem Solver
- Organized
- Collaborative
- Perceptive
- Analytical
Responsibilities
Comcast Cybersecurity: PQC Embedded Engineer
Job Summary
We are hiring a senior security-focused research engineer to design and develop innovative solutions in cybersecurity and privacy research engineering. This role combines expertise in network protocols, cryptographic standards, embedded programming, and secure system design to build tools and proof-of-concepts that strengthen security posture across enterprise, IoT, and cloud environments. The position will sit within the Global Cybersecurity organization and collaborate on advanced research initiatives, including security research engineering, cryptography and emerging technologies such as post-quantum cryptography.Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Design and implement security-focused systems and proof-of-concepts for enterprise and cloud environments.
Develop and integrate open-source security solutions with existing systems.
Research and prototype new cybersecurity and privacy technologies, including cryptographic mechanisms.
Analyze network traffic and metadata to assess protocol security, compliance, and risk posture.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners tovalidatefindings, publish research, and contribute to open-source tools.
Stay current with evolving standards in cryptography (e.g., TLS 1.3, post-quantum crypto) and network security.
Design and implement secure solutions for embedded systems and IoT devices.
Develop proof-of-concept models tovalidatesecurity features and performance in embedded environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field with3+ years of professional experience OR equivalent.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and network protocols (e.g., TLS, IPsec,DNSsec).
Proficiencyin development and engineering skills using languages such asPythonandC.
Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms (RSA, ECC, AES) and digital signatures.
Ability to learn and work independently, withstrong communicationand problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field.
Experience with or familiarity withpost-quantum cryptography.
Contributions to open-source security tools or frameworks.
Track recordof publications, contributions to patents, and active involvement in research and engineering projects.
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.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- 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 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:
Cryptography; Cybersecurity; Embedded Development
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
2-5 Years
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