Principal Software Development Engineer

Role Description

This job involves leading software solution development that meets strategic goals and user expectations. Key responsibilities include:

• Integrating applications, enhancing scalability and security, and performing system analyses.
• Creating comprehensive development documentation.
• Mentoring technical staff and monitoring key performance metrics to inform improvements.
• Providing technical leadership during design and overseeing the software release process.
• Ensuring efficient, on-budget delivery.
• Collaborating with Quality Assurance to guarantee software quality.
• Guiding project planning and resource management.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on software engineering experience in Linux-based systems using C, C++, Golang, and/or Python.
• Experience designing, developing, or supporting large-scale network infrastructure, broadband access platforms, CMTS/vCMTS, DOCSIS/PON, or similar carrier-grade distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, control-plane architecture, service resiliency, software upgrade compatibility, telemetry, and production debugging.
• Experience with cloud-native or containerized environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, messaging/event-driven architectures, or configuration/state management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives from architecture and design through development, validation, deployment, and operational support.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot urgent production issues and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues, drive alignment, and mentor other engineers.

Requirements

• Direct experience with DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0, Full Duplex DOCSIS, CM registration, channel bonding, DBC, load balancing, upstream/downstream resiliency, or cable modem interoperability.
• Experience with CMTS, vCMTS, cloud-native broadband routers, access network platforms, or packet/network control-plane systems.
• Experience working with cable modem, chipset, RPD, or network equipment vendors.
• Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams or acting as a technical lead/architect for major platform features.

Benefits

• 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.