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Comcast Software Engineer Intern

Location Sunnyvale, California Req ID R394936 Job Type Full Time
Category Administrative Date posted 09/13/2024
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Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology 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. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.

Job Description

Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion!The Comcast internship/co-op program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.

This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units.

Organization & TeamOverview

Comcast’s Technology, Product & Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. 

Xfinity data platform team (XDP) owns  the  cloud platforms that manages configurations and operational data for millions of Xfinity internet gateways and offers features for xFi residential and business customers to simplify &improve their network connectivity needs &
experience. XDP is a self-contained team of talented software developers, DevOps engineers and QA/automation engineers. 

Role Description

Are you passionate about cloud based  software services? Do you like big challenges and working within a highly motivated team environment? If you would like to gain  experience building scalable, cloud basedapplications, and are excited about impacting millions of users, look no further!

As a Software Engineer Intern on the XDP team, you willwork alongside our engineers, specializing in building high-performance, reliable back-end systems and server-side APIs, creating the interconnectivity fabric of the platform and enabling the provisioning of a new and revolutionary class of services to millions of Internet users. 

What are some interesting problems the student will work on? 

In your role, you will be  developing new software and web applications, support applications under development and customize current applications, leveraging big data technologies. You will also be participating in the team’s Site Reliability Engineering efforts.

Where can this student make an impact? 

You’ll be working with the best and brightest minds in Comcast while we roll out the cloud platform servies that help manage Comcast devices and next generation features.  Success in this role is characterized by a higher speed to market, with fewer customer-facing defects and outages.  

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provides research and assistance to leadership in the development and design of new projects. 

  • Develop low latency/high throughput server infrastructure components to handle large volume of transactions

  • Analyze requirements, design and develop code, unit test code and test tools

  • Help with triaging Production issues

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PreferredSkills

  • Programming experience in Python, Java  or Go Programming language

  • Good understanding of algorithm complexity, parallel/distributed systems, advanced data structures, computer networking and operating systems

  • Preferred Majors: Computer Science or any Engineering discipline with software development background

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university 

  • Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2025- Spring 2027)

  • Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2025 semester before graduating)

  • Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program- June 2 through August 15, 2025

  • Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs

  • Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering)

  • Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V

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. Comcast will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.



Salary:

Base Pay: $32.00

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.


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.


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Our Benefits

We’re proud to offer comprehensive benefits to help you live your best life:

  • Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 6% of your pay.
  • Paid time off including eight observed company holidays and flex time.
  • Exclusive perks + discounts, including tuition assistance, commuter benefits and more!
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