Engineer 4, Software Development & Engineering-8606

Comcast Advertising; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and develop web applications in an Agile setting using C, C++, Python, Perl, and Shell. The role involves Linux, RDK‑B/C, and Telemetry 2.0 with JSON/XML, plus DOCSIS/SCTE standards, and Wi‑Fi 6/7 technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers, document design work, and help rollout software updates while collaborating with product stakeholders. Position may allow remote work part‑time per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Five (5) years of experience designing and developing software and web applications in an Agile environment using C, C++, Python, Perl, and Shell.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in designing and developing software and web applications in an Agile development environment using C, C++, Python, Perl, and Shell.
• Work with Linux OS.
• Use reference design kit, including RDK-B and RDK-C.
• Use JSON and XML for Telemetry 2.0, Webpa, Upnp, TR-069.
• Work with cable telecommunication standards including DOCSIS and SCTE standards.
• Use Wi‑Fi technologies, including Wi‑Fi 6, Wi‑Fi 7, and 802.11 k/v/b/e.
• Support applications under development and customize current applications.
• Assist with the software update process for existing applications, and roll-outs of software releases.
• Analyze, test, and assist with the integration of new applications.
• Document all development activity.
• Research, write, and edit documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports.
• Monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products.
• Review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.
• Conduct analysis to determine integration needs.
• Work with the Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
• Guide and mentor junior-level engineers.

Skills

C++ Programming Language

Python

JSON

XML

Agile Environments

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Linux OS

Job description

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 Job Description DUTIES

• Provide technical leadership in designing and developing software and web applications in an Agile development environment using C, C++, Python, Perl, and Shell.
• work with Linux OS.
• use reference design kit, including RDK-B and RDK-C.
• use JSON and XML for Telemetry 2.0, Webpa, Upnp, TR-069.
• work with cable telecommunication standards including DOCSIS and SCTE standards.
• use Wi‑Fi technologies, including Wi‑Fi 6, Wi‑Fi 7, and 802.11 k/v/b/e.
• support applications under development and customize current applications.
• assist with the software update process for existing applications, and roll-outs of software releases.
• analyze, test, and assist with the integration of new applications.
• document all development activity.
• research, write, and edit documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports.
• monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products.
• review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.
• conduct analysis to determine integration needs.
• work with the Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
• guide and mentor junior-level engineers.

Position is eligible to work remotely one or more days per week, per company policy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, and five (5) years of experience designing and developing software and web applications in an Agile development environment using C, C++, Python, Perl, and Shell.
• working with Linux OS.
• of which four (4) years include using reference design kit, including RDK-B and RDK-C.
• of which three (3) years includes using JSON and XML for Telemetry 2.0, Webpa, Upnp, TR-069.
• working with cable telecommunication standards including DOCSIS and SCTE standards.
• and using Wi‑Fi technologies, including Wi‑Fi 6, Wi‑Fi 7, and 802.11 k/v/b/e.

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.

Skills

• Agile Environments
• C++ Programming Language
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

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