Engineer, Open Source

Comcast • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Are you looking to have an impact on a large technology organization and the work of thousands of developers? If you are driven and passionate about reducing cognitive load and toil for developers, then Developer Experience (DevX) Organization is the place for you! Comcast’s DevX organization creates an extensible ecosystem of solutions, evolving based on deep partnerships, that empower Comcast’s Engineering community to do more of what they love and feel deeply connected to their impactful work. DevX believes we can make developers happier, more focused, and more innovative. We do this by providing tools and automated processes that reduce the impact non-functional requirements have on our developer’s lives. Open Source Engineer, on our Comcast Open Source Program Office team, you will support the planning, execution, and scaling of open source initiatives across the Comcast global footprint. You will support the OSPO leadership in helping to transform our open source vision. This role requires an engineering background, a bias for action and program management skills. On our team, everyone has an opportunity to lead; your communication and collaboration skills are just as important—if not more important—than your technical skills. This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future. About the team The Comcast OSPO (Open Source Program Office) empowers our engineers to consume and contribute to OSS, while also complying with the proper guidelines and licenses. Our Open Source Program Office is not only enabling compliant and strategic open source usage, but also actively building vibrant engineering communities. The Comcast Open Source Program Office values transparency, accountability and collaboration. You will have the chance to work with a values-driven leader focused on building something meaningful—with you as a true partner. How we support you in building your craft In addition to building belonging in your day-to-day job: You will have an opportunity to participate in a week–long Lab Week three times a year – a Hackathon where we test innovative ways to push our platforms and products into the future. You will have dedicated time to learn and teach each other through multiple internal technology conferences throughout the year. You will participate in dedicated technology, leadership and culture discussion forums, book clubs and internal podcasts. You and your teammates will take the time to have fun and build team camaraderie and psychological safety. You will have flexibility for career exploration through mentorship, project opportunities, rotations, and gigs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)..
• An understanding of open source licenses, software development processes, and security assurance methodologies.
• An enthusiasm for learning.
• Be knowledgeable and advocate for our group, products and services.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify transparency, accountability, and collaboration
• Design and architect scalable and maintainable systems that align with business and technical goals.
• Drive design reviews and ensure consistency in coding practices.
• Drive adoption of modern technologies.
• Write quality software based on designs and applications.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests to confirm correctness and prevent issues.
• Participate and lead code reviews.
• Make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

Benefits

• 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 benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level