Software Engineer, GoLang & Java

Comcast • Philadelphia, PA

3d

About The Position

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 Our mission is to build software that enables people to discover, watch, and upgrade the entertainment they love. We spend a lot of time thinking about how to optimize the customer experience, but we also passionately debate tabs versus spaces. We are guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, looking for new ideas, fresh approaches, and someone ready to learn and contribute from day one. As a member of our team, you will participate in agile-ish practices and gain hands-on experience with multiple languages, products, and cloud platforms. With us, you will enjoy the stability and resources of a large, public company like Comcast, while spending your days collaborating in a small, fast-paced, and supportive team environment that provides active mentorship and continuous learning. Job Description 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.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Java; other current languages are a plus.
• Understanding of foundational software concepts, including RESTful Web Services and Unix/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Golang
• Exposure to agile development practices and version control.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, a proactive desire to learn, and an eagerness to engage with team mentorship.
• Values teamwork, "plays nicely with others," and respects diverse viewpoints.
• Approaches problem-solving with creativity and an innovative mindset.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or Equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of related experience (internships, bootcamps, and academic projects count).

Nice To Haves

• Any exposure to cloud services (AWS), container management (Docker), messaging services (Kafka, RabbitMQ), or alternative languages (Clojure, Lua, Erlang) is a plus, but we will teach you what you need to know.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily standups
• Write and test code
• Submit and review pull requests
• Deploy and monitor code in production
• Collaborate to troubleshoot and fix bugs
• Assist in the implementation, testing, and documentation of core technology components using internal software frameworks.
• Work alongside senior engineers who will provide active mentorship as you identify performance bottlenecks, analyze application metrics, and optimize large-scale data processing routines.
• Participate in technical debt cleanup and solution analysis, bringing a fresh perspective to ongoing engineering challenges.
• Operate with integrity, treat colleagues and customers with respect, and contribute to a culture of fairness and inclusion.

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