Principal Software Engineer at Comcast

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Advertising Technology, MediaIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 15+ years of experience as a hands-on software engineer, with a deep focus on designing and building scalable, distributed systems
  • Experience in the media or advertising technology industry
  • Proven expertise in technical architecture and system design, with the ability to break down complex problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to own and manage technical backlogs, collaborating with product and engineering peers to prioritize

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements and conducts analysis to determine integration needs
  • Designs and oversees new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and customizes current applications
  • Assists and oversees the roll-out of software releases
  • Trains and mentors software engineers on internally developed software applications and software development best practices
  • Oversees the researching, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports
  • Keeps current with technological developments within the industry, monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products, and reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to assigned projects
  • Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures, and techniques; serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers
  • Assists in tracking, provides and evaluates performance metrics, and ensures team delivers software on time, to specification, and within budget
  • Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements; tests and evaluates systems, subsystems, and components
  • Leads project planning, resourcing, requirement analyzing and defining, detailed designing, and deployment of features or systems
  • Presents and defends architectural, design, and technical choices to internal and external audiences
  • Defines the technical vision and architecture of the platform, working closely with external stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver core features with emphasis on performance, scalability, maintainability, and stability

Skills

Software Engineering
Architecture
Scalability
Performance Optimization
Web Applications
Mentoring
Technical Documentation
Integration
Demand Side Platform
Programmatic Advertising

Comcast

Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company.

About Comcast

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$42.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from streaming services impacts Comcast's traditional cable TV business.
5G technology enables new competitors in the broadband market, threatening Comcast's market share.
Consumer scrutiny of data caps and pricing could lead to reputational damage.

Differentiation

Comcast's acquisition of Nitel enhances its managed services offerings in the enterprise sector.
Comcast's digital equity grants highlight its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Comcast's involvement in rural broadband initiatives opens new markets and customer bases.

Upsides

Comcast's $150M investment in Rio Rancho boosts internet speed and connectivity.
Transform Wealth LLC's investment indicates confidence in Comcast's financial health.
Comcast's expansion efforts could lead to increased customer satisfaction and retention.

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