Comcast
media and technology
SeniorWiFiEngineer
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“Senior WiFi Engineer at Comcast. Skills: IP networking, WiFi, F5 BIG IP, highly available services, secure networked systems. Support the design, development, and operation of Comcast’s large scale WiFi platforms. Contribute to network and WiFi design, platform security, and operational excellence”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver secure, high performance customer experiences at scale; ensure secure, reliable platform operation; deliver new capabilities; support the development of team technical skills and best practices; Demonstrate operational rigor, clear communication, and a sense of ownership for delivered solutions
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting
candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7–10 years of experience in IP networking, WiFi, or distributed systems engineering, working knowledge of IP networking technologies (IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, NAT), Hands on experience supporting F5 BIG IP solutions (LTM, DNS/GTM, WAF) in production environments, Solid understanding of WiFi technologies including 802. 11 standards, WPA2/WPA3, Passpoint/Hotspot 2. 0, roaming, RADIUS, and EAP, Experience designing, deploying, or operating highly available and secure networked systems, Practical experience applying security best practices across network and platform layers, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have
Experience working in containerized or cloud native environments (Kubernetes, service mesh, etc. ), Familiarity with infrastructure as code and automation tools (Terraform, CI/CD pipelines), Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry, Exposure to performance engineering concepts such as load testing and capacity planning, collaboration skills and experience working with cross functional engineering and product teams, Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical audiences
What You'll Do.
and operation of Comcast’s large scale WiFi platforms
Contribute to network and WiFi design
and operational excellence
Contribute to platform architecture and product development for Xfinity WiFi and adjacent connectivity services
Designing and operating highly available services
Supporting complex L2/L3 networking and WiFi architectures
Contributing to F5 BIG‑IP engineering initiatives
reliable platform operation
Work within established technical strategies
Contribute to system design and implementation
Participate in testing and certification efforts
Support continuous improvement of network performance and reliability
Contribute to the design
and operation of high availability and geo redundant WiFi platforms and services
and maintain complex L2/L3 networking and WiFi architectures in large scale environments
Engineer and support F5 BIG IP technologies (LTM
WAF) to enable reliable traffic management and security
Support the engineering and operations of a nationwide hotspot network serving millions of customer sessions
Implement platform security best practices
including service hardening
and secure API integrations
Participate in observability efforts across systems
Perform performance analysis
and failure testing in partnership with operations teams
Participate in system and architecture reviews
implementation focused feedback
Collaborate with product
and partner engineering teams (e. g.
Connected Living) to deliver new capabilities
Contribute to testing
and certification activities as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating closely with peer engineers, product partners, and operations teams; Collaborate with product, platform, and partner engineering teams (e. g. , RDK, Connected Living) to deliver new capabilities; Provide guidance to junior engineers through knowledge sharing and mentorship; Collaborate with cross‑functional partners; experience working with cross functional engineering and product teams
Communication Scope
clear communication; Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical audiences
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** The Xfinity WiFi team is seeking a Senior Engineer (Engineer 4) to support the design, development, and operation of Comcast’s large scale WiFi platforms, including a nationwide hotspot network serving millions of sessions across ~23M access points for Xfinity Mobile customers. This role focuses on hands on engineering, platform reliability, and feature delivery within established architectural frameworks. The Senior Engineer will contribute to network and WiFi design, platform security, and operational excellence while collaborating closely with peer engineers, product partners, and operations teams to deliver secure, high performance customer experiences at scale. **Job Description** This role is based in our downtown Philadelphia [**Comcast Technology Center**.](https://comcastcentercampus.com/) In this role, you will contribute to platform architecture and product development for Xfinity WiFi and adjacent connectivity services. Responsibilities include designing and operating highly available services,
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