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 planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Documents all development activity. Assists with training non-technical personnel. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

*This position is unable to provide work authorization sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.*

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:

The End to End vCMTS (Virtual CMTS) Test Team performs a variety of critical functions in the process of releasing component software to the Comcast production environments providing cable services to millions of customers. The team works closely with development during system integration testing of innovative features and devices. They conduct manual testing on new features to map out regression and automated test requirements which are then implemented and run daily / weekly. There are multiple vCMTS environments, including hundreds of devices, managed and used by the team. While testing new capabilities, one of the top priorities is the reproduction of production issues and root cause analysis. The team works in a collaborative manner within a very dynamic environment with opportunities to take on the challenges that interest you.

About the Role:

Responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of hardware systems and configuration in the vCMTS End-to-End testing lab. Supports the engineering and QA teams in operations in the lab. Assists teams with reproduction of production issues. Implements automation to support lab operations. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.

What You'll Do:

• Work with vCMTS teams to understand product and project requirements to design and implement capabilities in the vCMTS E2E lab.
• Monitor, maintain and enhance the vCMTS support HFC, DAA, and PON components.
• Assist vCMTS E2E QA and Dev teams with lab implementations and operations.
• Create high quality software using agile methodologies such as test-driven development.
• Develop, test, and validate solutions.
• Write simple SQL queries for validation of databases.
• Leverage SOAP/RESTful API to create high-level automation for low-level tasks.
• Learn new things as well as coach and mentor others.
• Manual Test Knowledge.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For:

• Python, Unix shell, debugging, working in a team environment.
• Experience with DOCSIS and PON in a broadband environment.
• Elasticsearch, SQL, Kubernetes, Agile development.
• Experience with the development & support software used in the vCMTS environment (Kubernetes, Docker, Thanos, Grafana).
• Experience with network protocols, such as TCP, UDP, vLAN, and DHCP, and configuration of network elements.

About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental