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 Summary Do you likebigchallenges and working within ahighly motivatedteam environment?As a Sr. Principal Engineer, you will design, develop,support, and apply your craft to test, trial, deploy, and troubleshoot the next generation of Low Latency DOCSIS access networks and participate in the development of industry leading technologies to maximize broadband capacity and improve Quality of Experience of subscribers.You willwork in a highly technically challenging domain that will shape the future of Comcast and be part of a team that thrives onbigchallenges, results, quality, and agility and will be responsible for key components leading to the success of our future 10G evolution. Be part of the team, which is architecting cutting edge access network solutions, innovating, and integrating access network technologies across multiple disciplines, all lines of business and constantly seeking to improve the network performance and quality of experience of subscribers.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Balances constraints and opportunities to drive engineering consensus for new product introduction and methodology.
• Provides consultative direction and develops long term objectives and plans. Determines resources, technology and course of action to achieve results.
• Bring a combination of skills to be part Comcast’s CONNECT team, developing and implementing successful technology strategies for low latency low loss, high capacity, reliable access networks with distributed, NFV/SDN enabled architectures and other current and upcoming technologies.
• Work in a highly technically challenging domain that will shape the future of Comcast and be part of a team that thrives on big challenges and results.
• Work with Low Latency functions for CMTS and network gateways. Evaluate accuracy and functionality of solutions and evaluate the overall implications to the end-to-end network and operations.
• Design and build development test, trial and demo systems for new features and products, contribute initial deployment standards for new technologies and platforms; assist with assessment of new technology solutions and equipment evaluations, accelerate the adoption of open-source technologies,
• Develops and leads requirements, design, development, integration, test of network projects/products and decisions serve as precedents for future issues.
• Collaborate with cross-company organizations, vendors, partners and standard organizations 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. Inclined to act and do whatever is needed to get the job done.
• Consistently manages, leads, directs, and mentors matrixed teams of experts, project managers and other engineers to drive architecture that provides for smooth introduction of new products
• Work with program and operations resources to execute field trials and network measurement campaigns and to launch new products and services
• 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.
• Publish peer-reviewed papers and articles, give internal and external talks
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Experience and Knowledge

Experience and solid understanding of:

• DOCSIS (3/3.1/4) PHY, MAC and upper layer protocols including distributed network architectures with Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualization and Cloud-Based Systems
• CableLabs and IETF Low Latency (i.e. L4S, NQB) specifications
• Principles for networking and communication systems, Internet, and communication protocols such as Ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, TCP/IP, QUIC/UDP, Scalable congestion control algorithms (DCTCP, TCP Prague etc.), AQM, RTP, DHCP, HTTPS, VoIP, Video over IP, fast packet processing and high-performance application platforms
• Quality of Experience functionality, monitoring and analysis of key network performance metrics
• Modern software development skills for testing and development purposes
• Traffic generation and analysis platforms, Grafana, Kibana or similar tools
• Hands-on experience in broadband access technologies, DOCSIS and Ethernet and IP networks including design, deployment, engineering, and operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills (process flows, analysis, measurements, and quality improvement methodologies).
• Solid laboratory test and measurement skills and understanding of experimental process. Field measurements, trials experience is a plus.
• Experience with software development process, architecture, APIs, and data models. Experience with modeling of systems and architectures is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with PON, Wi-Fi Networks, Ethernet Switches and CPE devices (e.g., gateways, ONUs, Wi-Fi devices) is a plus.

Education/Experience Level

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant science or engineering discipline
• 15+ years working in broadband or wireless telecommunications including HFC and DOCSIS technologies

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.

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

Master'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

15 Years +

Salary:

Pay Range: This job can be performed in Denver Campus, with a Pay Range of $179,445.54 USD - $269,168.31 USD

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 on our careers site for more details.