Principal Engineer Network Engineer Architecture amp Design

Profile

Comcast's Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. Because our employees are our most valuable asset, we offer a flexible working environment to balance the need to work independently wherever you choose, with days that require collaboration at one of our offices. Our roles primarily reside inside or around one of our Tech Hubs (Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, Denver, Austin, Silicon Valley, Washington DC/N. Virginia).

Job Summary

The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) 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, fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers.

Job Description

Overview of the Role:

Responsible for leading network wide design and technical approach for network evolution and new products. Serves as a technical lead for new product integration across Comcast's converged IP Network. Influences and creates strategic standards according to industry standard across Transport and IP Layer (IETF, User Forums, MEF, OIF, etc.). Accountable for the adoption and integration strategy of emerging standards into the infrastructure in order to drive emerging technologies that reduce costs, increase flexibility and drive better scale across Comcast Infrastructure. Responsible for the thorough architecture, design, beta and launch of new integrated voice, video and data products across Converged Network and the evolution of the network to enhance capabilities and operational effectiveness of infrastructure.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Expert-level understanding of network components/protocols: RIB vs FIB, Life of packet, ISIS, BGP, MPLS (SR highly desirable), QOS, etc...

Able to solve complex network problems. Multicast experience highly desired.

Must have programming experience to automate networking tasks using one of the following languages: Python, GO, Ruby, Perl. Python and GO are a plus

Able to translate complex networking tasks into machine understandable steps

Experience with one of the following NoSQL Database structures: MongoDB or ArangoDB

Experience with automated deployment concepts demonstrating Ansible, Puppet, or Chef is a plus

Able to excel in high pressure situations.

Day to Day operations for this role:

Coordinating and completing network changes for tech refresh or new tech introduction. Applicant is expected to be able to perform work and lead the project that the same time. Some days may be coordinating with adjacent teams on order of operations/priorities. Other days may be spent drafting/reviewing/implementing the changes necessary to complete a task within the program.

Complex changes are implemented overnight during a maintenance window.

Critical issues from Incident management or DevOps.

Support our Network Monitoring System by enhancing the ruleset that triggers action within the Incident Management team.

Help shape the future or our critical applications.

About the TEAM:

CIT (Core Integration Team) provides technical leadership for the entire national metro network footprint. They peer heavily with Network Design to help harden new standard deployments. The team owns the HW lifecycle of all aggregation layer devices within each of these networks, 28 across the nation. In addition, everyone on the team is expected to understand and define the requirements for improving our most critical network support applications.

Pay Scale: Pay range is $110,152.02 - $258,168.80

About Our Perks & Benefits

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

Medical & Dental

401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off

Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.

Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.

Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits)

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

=== THIS POSITION IS INELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AND NOT REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP FOR EMPLOYMENT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. ===

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years

Salary:

Pay Range: $151,459.03 - $227,188.55

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers site for more details.

Company info

Comcast
Website : http://corporate.comcast.com