Principal Software Development Engineer - DOCSIS

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

Responsible for end-to-end ownership of projects across the entire stack. Build products with web frameworks, application programming interfaces, databases, and multiple Backend languages. Solve challenges that impact both the front-end and backend architecture, while delivering global customer experiences. Acts as a technical expert in own area within the organization. May work independently or as part of a team on more complex projects. Provides mentoring and guidance to more junior team members. May be responsible for leading a team, but does not directly manage people.

Job Description

The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) 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.

About the Team:

This team is responsible for platform, infrastructure and networking of a complex ecosystem that delivers Comcast's New Generation Access Network, involving server racks, networking gear and all the software, configuration and operating systems that make them up. It’s a fun-loving start-up mode team - partnering with new solution initiatives, bringing out new technology adaptations and always on a hustle.

Team Values:

• Mutual respect and diversity of thought.
• Curiosity, experimentation, and the pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Team unity and minimal ego.
• Leadership and the willingness to technically guide scrum teams.
• Strong commitment to delivering projects on time.
• Dedication to training and mentoring young engineers.
• Simplicity in our architecture and coding, with a focus on details.
• Finding joy in our work and maintaining a balance with personal life.
• Ownership at both personal and team levels, building on mutual trust.
• Thoughtful refactoring and challenging the status quo.

About the Role:

As a Principal Engineer specializing in DOCSIS and adept in modern software development methodologies, you will lead the development of cloud-native microservice architecture applications and virtual CMTS core features. Your main duties will encompass defining architecture and requirements, alongside designing, implementing, and supervising the development of vCMTS application features. This role involves not just software development but also managing operational technical challenges within our Core Virtualization project, requiring a developer who is team-oriented, results-driven, and skilled in development, operational analysis, and the Agile & DevOps life cycles.

What You’ll Do:

• Developing well-tested, ready-for-production code.
• Contributing to design and architecture discussions.
• Creating robust deployment and monitoring systems.
• Providing support for production environments.
• Conducting code reviews and engaging in agile software development activities.
• Collaborating positively with team members.
• Adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.
• Keen attention to detail and high level of commitment.
• An ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced agile setting.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment. Requirements change quickly and our team needs to constantly adapt to moving targets.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, o