Python Engineer, Agentic AI

Comcast; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 142,651 - 213,977; Full time

Job summary

Comcast in Washington, DC is seeking a motivated Software Engineer to build AI agents that solve real-world problems for customers and employees. You will design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and AI-driven workflows with senior engineers and product partners.

You will implement unit and integration tests, use Git and CI/CD tools, participate in Scrum ceremonies, and focus on reliable LLM outputs and high code quality.

Qualifications

• Backend experience building Python services.
• Experience with unit and integration testing.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and data structures.
• Experience with Git workflows and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI agents and backend services.
• Write clean Python code and tests.
• Collaborate through code reviews and Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Python proficiency

Problem-solving

Agile experience

Testing mindset

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Asyncio

FastAPI

pytest

Git

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Job description

Make your mark at Comcast – a Fortune 30 global media and technology company that reaches hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Join our award‑winning technology team and help turn big ideas into cutting‑edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer to build AI agents that solve real‑world problems for customers and employees. You will work closely with senior engineers and product partners to design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and AI‑driven workflows.

What You Will Do

• Develop AI agents, perform prompt engineering, and support backend infrastructure.
• Write clean, well‑structured, and maintainable Python code following team coding standards.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure agent reliability and prevent regressions.
• Use Git and CI/CD tools effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Engage in Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in development and production, focusing on challenges of LLM outputs.
• Collaborate with team members through code reviews, focusing on learning and high code quality.

What We’re Looking For

• Python proficiency – strong foundational coding skills; familiarity with asyncio or FastAPI is a plus.
• Problem‑solving – solid analytical and debugging skills, especially with complex data structures or APIs.
• Core fundamentals – strong understanding of data structures, RESTful APIs, and backend service architecture.
• Engineering rituals – familiarity with Git workflows and an understanding of code reviews.
• Testing mindset – experience with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest) and test‑aware development.
• Agile experience – comfortable working in a fast‑paced, iterative Agile environment.
• Growth mindset – eagerness to learn new technologies, ask “why,” and take ownership of professional growth.

Nice To Have

• Interest in AI/LLM – exposure to LLMs or agent frameworks.
• Infrastructure knowledge – familiarity with cloud platforms and Docker/containerization.
• Data handling – experience with asynchronous processing or message queues.

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.

Salary

Primary Location Pay Range: $142,651.46 – $213,977.19

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Work Experience

5–7 Years