Comcast

media and technology

DevelopmentEngineerinTest(SDET)ML&LLMSystems

$82–123k Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – ML & LLM Systems at Comcast. Skills: Machine Learning, LLM evaluation frameworks, test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, API testing. Partner with product owners, engineers, and internal stakeholders to understand product functionality, technical requirements, and quality analyze testing needs and define appropriate automation strategies. Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test code using software engineering best practices, ensuring reusab”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure model reliability, performance, and responsible deployment; maintain release quality; ensure system reliability and rapid recovery; continuously improve test coverage, automation effectiveness, and end‑to‑end customer experience

Industry & Context.

media and technology
Problems you'll solve

Investigate failing tests; diagnose root causes; implement fixes to improve test stability and confidence; analytical

Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of industry experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), experience with API testing, solid understanding of RESTful APIs, Hands-on experience with test processes, test design, test case creation, and defect management systems, coding skills with hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot, and Python, Prior Experience with testing Machine Learning models, NLP services, Large Language Models (LLMs) and LLM evaluation frameworks, Demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks, Comfortable working in Linux, hands-on experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, Experience building or working with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Working knowledge of AWS services, including S3, Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and working within cross-functional Scrum teams, written and verbal communication skills, Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with a passion for quality, automation, and continuous improvement

Nice to Have

Prior Comcast experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Partner with product owners

and internal stakeholders to understand product functionality

technical requirements

and quality analyze testing needs and define appropriate automation strategies

and maintain robust automated test code using software engineering best practices

Develop and enhance automated test suites for functional

and performance testing across machine learning models

and supporting backend services

Execute automated and manual tests as part of build validation to ensure expected behavior and maintain release quality

Design and implement robust test strategies and automation frameworks to support evolving services

and ML model testing requirements

Develop and maintain automated validation pipelines for data ingestion

and anomaly detection across large-scale datasets

Perform model validation and verification

including accuracy benchmarking

and reproducibility checks before and after deployment

Investigate failing tests

and implement fixes to improve test stability and confidence

Review automation code contributed by peers

providing constructive feedback aligned with internal coding and quality standards

Coordinate QA and production build deployments in collaboration with engineering and infrastructure teams

Support triage and resolution of integration and production issues to ensure system reliability and rapid recovery

Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and leadership regarding risks

and quality improvements

Collaborate with engineering

and leadership partners to continuously improve test coverage

automation effectiveness

and end‑to‑end customer experience

Stay current with emerging test tools

and help evolve internal testing practices

Contribute to additional team initiatives and responsibilities as business needs evolve

consistent and punctual attendance

Must be able to work nights and weekends

variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with product owners, engineers, and internal stakeholders; Collaborate with engineering, product, and leadership partners; Review automation code contributed by peers; Coordinate QA and production build deployments in collaboration with engineering and infrastructure teams

Communication Scope

written communication skills; verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across teams; Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and leadership regarding risks, test results, priorities, and quality improvements

Full Job Description

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** This team operates at the forefront of applied machine learning, focusing on niche and highly specialized technologies such as NLP pipelines, large language model (LLM) evaluations, and ML quality frameworks. Unlike teams that primarily train or consume models, this group specializes in evaluating, validating, and measuring LLM behavior, playing a critical role in ensuring model reliability, performance, and responsible deployment. Engineers on the team gain deep, market‑relevant expertise by continuously adapting to rapidly evolving LLM architectures, evaluation metrics, and benchmarks. The work is fast‑moving, highly technical, and offers exposure to cutting‑edge challenges that few teams encounter, making it an exciting environment for engineers who want to stay ahead of the curve in the LLM and AI evaluation space. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** * Partner with product owners, engineers, and internal stakeholders to understand product functionality, technical requirements, and quality expe

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