Principal Software Architect II
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Englewood, Colorado
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.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Principal Software Architect II 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
Principal Software Architect II
Job Summary
Responsible for promoting use of industry and Company technology standards. Monitors emerging technologies/technology practices for potential use within the company. Designs and develops updated infrastructure in support of one or more business processes. Helps to ensure a balance between tactical and strategic technology solutions. Considers business problems "end-to-end": including people, process and technology, both within and outside the enterprise, as part of any design solution. Mentors, reviews codes and verifies that the object oriented design best practices and that coding and architectural guidelines are adhered to. Identifies and drives issues through closure.Job Description
The Technology + Product 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.
About the Team:
The Global Platform Management team is responsible for technical product management and architecture for EntertainmentOS and Connected Living product suites. This includes supporting Sky Glass & Stream, Xumo Stream Box, and the X1 & Xfinity Stream entertainment experiences.
Core Responsibilities:
- Architects cost-effective systems for video processing, storage, and playback
- Works with engineering teams to identify and implement optimization opportunities
- Guides teams on platform migrations.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions that align with business goals and architectural standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, maintainable, and timely delivery of technology solutions.
- Define system and subsystem architecture, document requirements, and oversee the full project lifecycle.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate innovative solutions to enhance system capabilities.
- Mentor team members and contribute to technical strategy, including intellectual property development.
- Communicate technology direction and architectural approaches to stakeholders.
Preferred Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:
- Experience with IP ABR video delivery, DASH & HLS, ISO-BMFF & CMAF
- Experience with AWS S3, IBM COS / Cleversafe, Pure Storage, or similar S3 based on-premise storage systems
- Strong background building large storage systems
- Ability to be a change agent for a team
Additional “Nice to Have” Skills:
- Video and audio codecs - H.264, H.265, H.266, AV1, AC-3, AC-4
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 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 https://jobs.comcast.com/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.
Job Profile: Architect 6, Software Architecture
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:
Building Architecture; Amazon S3; Video Processing; Data Storage Systems
Salary:
Pay Range: This job can be performed in Denver Campus with a Pay Range of $166,096.33 - $249,144.50
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.
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
15 Years +
Hear from our people
Culture
At Comcast you can have work/life balance in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.
Comcast provides many opportunities to build skills and grow in your career and a top-notch benefits, time off and perks package.
We are committed to delivering reliable, effortless experiences to our customers no matter how they choose to interact with us.
You will build personal relationships on a growing team that while making Xfinity a best-in-class, most-loved brand.

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