FTTX Optical Communications Engineer

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. 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

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.

Job Description

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 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 network for our customers.

About the Role:

Bring a combination of PON, FTTX, optical component, and networking experience to design and develop the next generation of optical core and access network infrastructure technologies. Lead the development of industry-leading network enhancements and tools that will improve network reliability, lower latency, increase network capacity and bring the fastest symmetrical speeds to millions of customers.

Do you like big challenges and working within a highly motivated team environment? As an FTTX Optical Communications Engineer at Comcast, you will apply your craft to design, develop, and deploy the next generation of optical FTTN and FTTH technologies along with internally developed network monitoring tools. You will work in a highly technically challenging domain that will shape the future of Comcast. You will also be part of a team that thrives on big challenges, results, quality, and agility and will be responsible for key components leading to the success of our future network evolution.

Who Does the FTTX Optical Communications Engineer work with?

CONNECT Engineering is a diverse collection of professionals who have a variety of organizational roles ranging from RF, Optics, HFC Engineers, Network Engineers, Architects, and Software Engineering teams. The teams' software integrates with analytics services in developing the fundamental protocols to some of the leading broadband experts who have pioneered the current and future of broadband access technology.

Where can you make an Impact?

You will contribute expertise to architecting, developing Proof-of-Concept HW and system designs for FTTX, optical products and systems and verification of production solutions in lab and field deployments. Success in this role is best enabled by a broad mix of skills and interests ranging from networking skills, FTTX, Optical Communications, Optical components, and software to engaging cross-domain development teams across Comcast and technology partners with optics and systems architecture subject matter expertise.

What You'll Do:

Strong intuitive understanding of the problem domain (Access and Metro Ethernet Networks and Optical Communication Systems. Evaluate and discover network and service design challenges and design innovative solutions to some key network challenges with use of new and optimization of existing infrastructure.

Collaborate across teams with an open-minded perspective on new ideas with creative contribution on new technology, architectures, and operational approaches. Inclusive sharing of ideas and data with all stakeholders.

Lead and collaborate with R&D team to design and develop operational platforms and analyze POC performance.

Develop and communicate goals, strategies, tactics, project plans, timelines, and key performance metrics to reach goals.

Build lab test systems to evaluate new hardware and software products and systems supporting transport, metro ethernet and access networks. Specify design and operations guidelines and support testing and validation teams.

Manage lab activities including planning development tests, acquiring test equipment, consumables materials, running tests, writing test reports, working with the optics team and strategic partners to evaluate, troubleshoot, and further improve or develop new products.

Work with program and operations resources to execute field trials and network measurement campaigns.

Frequent meeting/communication with stakeholders to interpret their needs, plan/organize, and discuss progress and results. Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation are required.

Inclined to act and do whatever is needed to get the job done.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

15 years working in optics telecommunications systems, broadband or HFC networks and software

Expertise in SFP, QSFP, CFP2, PON, FTTX, Ethernet optical transceivers to 100 Gbps, switches and routers

Principles for networking and communication systems, internet and communication protocols such as ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS

Quality of Service functionality, monitoring and analysis of key network performance metrics

Modern software development skills including python or Go and familiarity with continuous integration and test case automation

Experience with virtualized platforms

Optical measurements including wavelength, spectrum analysis, OSNR and OTDR

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 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 an accommodation.

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.

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

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 within this range, 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