Development Engineer 5 (RDKV development)

Blueface Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking a senior engineer to lead software and embedded video platform development in a fast-paced environment. You will drive architecture, performance, and security while mentoring a multi-geography engineering team.

Responsibilities include collaboration on documentation, design reviews, and throughput improvements. The role emphasizes leadership, cloud-native concepts, and involvement with cutting-edge video standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in embedded systems or video platform engineering with strong architectural experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; relevant coursework and substantial professional experience considered.
• Relevant certifications are a plus where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in architecture and design of applications.
• Collaborate with teams to produce essential documentation and conduct development sessions.
• Monitor performance metrics, offering technical expertise to ensure quality standards.
• Mentor and train team members to foster a high-performance engineering culture.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Multi-threading

IPC

Memory management

GStreamer

Video delivery (DASH/HLS)

ABR algorithms

Middleware architectures

Performance profiling

RDK-V Thunder framework

Device HALs & plugins

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

GStreamer

RDK-V framework

Job description

Job Summary

Lead the development of software and web applications that meet business and user needs. Emphasize scalability, security, and performance while integrating new systems.

Provide technical mentorship, conduct training, and cultivate a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams in architecture and design of applications.
• Collaborate with teams to produce essential documentation and conduct development sessions.
• Monitor performance metrics, offering technical expertise to ensure quality standards.
• Mentor and train team members to build a high‑performance engineering culture.

Technical Expertise

• C/C++, Linux, multi-threading, IPC, memory management
• GStreamer\/media frameworks
• Video delivery technologies (DASH\/HLS, DRM, ABR algorithms)
• Middleware architectures and distributed service design
• Performance profiling and system‑level debugging
• RDK‑V components: Thunder framework, playback pipeline, device HALs, plugins

Leadership Skills

• Drive technical decision‑making at an organizational scale.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead multi‑vendor and multi‑geography engineering groups.
• Contribute to the RDK Open Source community.
• Experience with cloud‑native technologies, microservices, or containerization.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and device deployment ecosystems.
• Familiarity with video standards such as AV1, CMAF, LL‑HLS and LL‑DASH.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's Degree (preferred). Comcast may consider applicants with relevant coursework and substantial professional experience.

Relevant certifications are a plus when applicable.

Relevant Work Experience

10+ years in embedded systems or video platform engineering with strong architectural experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We 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.