Comcast

media and technology

SoftwareEngineeringDirectorvCMTS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Software Engineering Director – vCMTS at Comcast. Skills: software strategy, technical leadership, team and execution leadership, financial and operational ownership, distributed systems, cloud-native development, Python, C/C++, Go. Leads software development for the vCMTS platform. driving delivery of high-performance, cloud-native broadband solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

driving delivery of high-performance, cloud-native broadband solutions; ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-quality system delivery; Establish and track KPIs for delivery, system performance, and reliability; Ensure scalability, quality, and operational readiness of production systems

Industry & Context.

media and technology
Problems you'll solve

resolution of complex system issues; Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues across distributed systems

Eligibility Requirements

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.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

Knowledge of DOCSIS/PON or broadband access technologies, Experience with vCMTS or CMTS platforms, Familiarity with high-performance networking (e. g. , DPDK, SR-IOV), Experience applying AI/ML techniques to network optimization, telemetry analytics, or large-scale distributed systems

What You'll Do.

Leads software development for the vCMTS platform

driving delivery of high-performance

cloud-native broadband solutions

defining and executing software strategy aligned with organizational goals

and high-quality system delivery

contributing to architecture

and resolution of complex system issues

Define and execute vCMTS software strategy aligned with business and access network roadmap

Own end-to-end delivery of software releases

and lifecycle management

Establish and track KPIs for delivery

and operational readiness of production systems

Actively contribute to system architecture

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.

data plane integration)

Guide engineering teams on best practices in distributed systems

and cloud-native development

Actively contribute to vCMTS architecture

Drive adoption of new technologies including AI/ML to improve development efficiency

and scale high-performing engineering teams

Manage execution across multiple programs with clear prioritization and risk management

Manage engineering budgets

and investment prioritization

Report on project progress

and system performance to stakeholders

Ensure ongoing support

and lifecycle management of deployed platforms

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partners cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end solutions; Guide engineering teams on best practices; Manage execution across multiple programs

Process & Methodology

planning, execution, lifecycle management, risk management, clear prioritization

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** 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,

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