Principal Software Engineer, WiFi Motion
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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
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- Results-driven
- Adaptable
- Inventive
- Entrepreneurial
- Team Player
- Problem-Solver
Responsibilities
Principal Software Engineer, WiFi Motion
Job Summary
This is a senior technical lead role focused on the development and evolution of WiFi Motion solutions. The role involves leading software projects, developing and optimizing firmware for gateways and routers, and working across Internet, WiFi, and related technologies. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, mentor engineers, and drive the adoption of AI tools to enhance software development and delivery.Job Description
*This position is unable to provide work authorization sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.*
What You'll Do
- Lead the development, optimization, and expansion of the WiFi Motion sensing solution.
- Architect scalable software solutions for smart home and connected device platforms.
- Provide technical leadership on software projects.
- Develop and enhance software for new gateway models and chipset architectures.
- Work across multiple technologies, including Internet, WiFi, gateways, and routers.
- Develop and optimize firmware for gateways and routers.
- Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Define and monitor key performance metrics.
- Create and maintain technical documentation.
- Support the software release process to ensure efficient delivery.
- Drive the adoption and use of AI tools within software development.
What You'll Have
- 10+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience as a technical lead on software projects.
- Experience working with Internet, WiFi, gateway, and router technologies.
- Strong understanding of smart home and IoT solutions.
- Experience developing and optimizing firmware for gateways and routers.
- Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Java.
- Expert in Linux and RDKB.
- Experience with WiFi sensing algorithms.
- Experience with TensorFlow Lite and NPU offload.
- Expertise in model quantization.
- Skilled in using AI tools to improve software development.
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:
Ideation; Technical Leadership; Software Releases; Software Solutions; Software Development; Teamwork; Project Leadership
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Relevant Work Experience
15 Years +
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