Principal Software Development Engineer

Comcast•Philadelphia, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This job involves leading software solution development that meets strategic goals and user expectations. It includes integrating applications, enhancing scalability and security, and performing system analyses. It creates comprehensive development documentation, mentors technical staff, and monitors key performance metrics to inform improvements. The job provides technical leadership during design and oversees the software release process, ensuring efficient, on-budget delivery. Collaboration with Quality Assurance guarantees software quality, guiding project planning and resource management. The Technology + Product organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience. The Comcast Network and CONNECTivity (CONNECT) organization is a highly agile, fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers.

Requirements

Extensive hands-on software engineering experience in Linux-based systems using C, C++, Golang, and/or Python.
Experience designing, developing, or supporting large-scale network infrastructure, broadband access platforms, CMTS/vCMTS, DOCSIS/PON, or similar carrier-grade distributed systems.
Strong understanding of distributed systems, control-plane architecture, service resiliency, software upgrade compatibility, telemetry, and production debugging.
Experience with cloud-native or containerized environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, messaging/event-driven architectures, or configuration/state management systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives from architecture and design through development, validation, deployment, and operational support.
Proven ability to troubleshoot urgent production issues and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues, drive alignment, and mentor other engineers.
15 Years + Relevant Work Experience
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0, Full Duplex DOCSIS, CM registration, channel bonding, DBC, load balancing, upstream/downstream resiliency, or cable modem interoperability.
Experience with CMTS, vCMTS, cloud-native broadband routers, access network platforms, or packet/network control-plane systems.
Experience working with cable modem, chipset, RPD, or network equipment vendors.
Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams or acting as a technical lead / architect for major platform features.

Responsibilities

Leading software solution development that meets strategic goals and user expectations.
Integrating applications, enhancing scalability and security, and performing system analyses.
Creating comprehensive development documentation.
Mentoring technical staff.
Monitoring key performance metrics to inform improvements.
Providing technical leadership during design.
Overseeing the software release process, ensuring efficient, on-budget delivery.
Collaborating with Quality Assurance to guarantee software quality.
Guiding project planning and resource management.