Principal Software Engineer - C++
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Englewood, Colorado; Reston, Virginia
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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- Results-driven
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- Inventive
- Entrepreneurial
- Team Player
- Problem-Solver
Responsibilities
Principal Software Engineer - C++
Job Summary
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.Job Description
About the Team:
This team is responsible for platform, infrastructure and networking of a complex ecosystem that delivers Comcast's New Generation Access Network, involving server racks, networking gear and all the software, configuration and operating systems that make them up. It’s a fun-loving start-up mode team - partnering with new solution initiatives, bringing out new technology adaptations and always on a hustle.
About the Role:
As a Senior Software Development/Architect specializing in Telecom and adept in modern software development methodologies, you will lead the development of cloud-native microservice architecture applications and virtual CMTS core features. Your main duties will encompass defining architecture and requirements, alongside designing, implementing, and supervising the development of vCMTS application features. This role involves not just software development but also managing operational technical challenges within our Core Virtualization project, requiring a developer who is team-oriented, results-driven, and skilled in development, operational analysis, and the Agile & DevOps life cycles.
What You’ll Do:
- Developing well-tested, ready-for-production code.
- Contributing to design and architecture discussions.
- Creating robust deployment and monitoring systems.
- Providing support for production environments.
- Conducting code reviews and engaging in agile software development activities.
- Collaborating positively with team members.
- Adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.
- Keen attention to detail and high level of commitment.
- An ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced agile setting.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment. Requirements change quickly and our team needs to constantly adapt to moving targets.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience in cable/telecommunications industry
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:
- Software development - C++, Python.
- Data Structures/Algorithms
- Networking experience
- Linux software dev, multi-threading
- Software design and architecture
Additional “Nice to Have” Skills:
- Domain expertise - DOCSIS or Telecom
- Software lead - Coding/Monitoring/Managing
- Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, DevOps
- Strong debugging skills
- Programing skills: Go, C, Python, Ansible, Bash
Team Values:
- Mutual respect and diversity of thought.
- Curiosity, experimentation, and the pursuit of continuous improvement.
- Team unity and minimal ego.
- Leadership and the willingness to technically guide scrum teams.
- Strong commitment to delivering projects on time.
- Dedication to training and mentoring young engineers.
- Simplicity in our architecture and coding, with a focus on details.
- Finding joy in our work and maintaining a balance with personal life.
- Ownership at both personal and team levels, building on mutual trust.
- Thoughtful refactoring and challenging the status quo.
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.
Skills:
C++ Programming Language; Networking Technologies; Linux; Python (Programming Language); Data Structures
Salary:
Pay Range: This job can be performed in Denver Campus with a Pay Range of $153,391.79 - $240,546.21
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
10 Years +, 5-7 Years, 2-5 Years, 0-2 Years, 15 Years +, 7-10 Years
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