Software Engineering Director – vCMTS

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Job Summary

Leads software development for the vCMTS platform, driving delivery of high-performance, cloud-native broadband solutions. Responsible for defining and executing software strategy aligned with organizational goals, while ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-quality system delivery.

This role combines organizational leadership with direct technical engagement, contributing to architecture, design, and resolution of complex system issues. Operates with independent judgment in matters of significant technical and business impact and partners cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Job Description

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, fastpaced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers.

Core Responsibilities

Software Strategy & Delivery

• Define and execute vCMTS software strategy aligned with business and access network roadmap
• Own end-to-end delivery of software releases, including planning, execution, and lifecycle management
• Establish and track KPIs for delivery, system performance, and reliability
• Ensure scalability, quality, and operational readiness of production systems

Technical Leadership (Hands-On)

• Actively contribute to system architecture, design decisions, and performance optimization
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues across distributed systems
• Conduct design and code reviews for critical components (e.g., scheduler, control plane, data plane integration)
• Guide engineering teams on best practices in distributed systems, networking, and cloud-native development
• Actively contribute to vCMTS architecture, including:
  • Cloud-native microservices and Kubernetes-based control plane
  • High-performance data plane integration

• Drive adoption of new technologies including AI/ML to improve development efficiency, automation, and observability

Team & Execution Leadership

• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex, large-scale systems
• Lead, develop, and scale high-performing engineering teams
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement
• Establish and enforce coding standards, development frameworks, and engineering best practices
• Manage execution across multiple programs with clear prioritization and risk management
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Financial & Operational Ownership

• Manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and investment prioritization
• Report on project progress, delivery metrics, and system performance to stakeholders
• Ensure ongoing support, stability, and lifecycle management of deployed platforms

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with strong systems and networking expertise and a track record of leading high-performing R&D teams
• Experience with distributed systems, Linux, and cloud-native platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Go
• Knowledge of DOCSIS/PON or broadband access technologies preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience wit