Software Engineer, Xfinity Home

Job Description

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Requisition #: R329520 Pub Date: 04/06/22 Apply Now Share This Job With a friend (or yourself)

Job Summary

The Comcast Austin Innovation Center is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Xfinity Home Security and IoT engineering team; responsible for the planning, designing, development, testing and delivery of the firmware for the Xfinity Home touchscreens, gateways, hubs and IoT products. The primary responsibilities of this role will be focused on delivering new features and improvements to the home security touchscreen and IoT hubs and gateways. The role will involve collaborating with fellow developers on the team, with developers on the platform/server team, with the test team, with the product team, and with others in an Agile environment. The role requires strong communication skills.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

As an engineer on our team in Austin, Texas, you will collaborate with architects, product managers, testers and engineers at varying levels to guide designs and solutions for the Xfinity Home products. Most of your time will be spent writing code for all steps in the software development lifecycle; however, there are many opportunities to create an impact across the company through innovation programs, an interactive culture and community outreach. You must be a great teammate and able to adapt to changing business and customer demands.

This is an entry-level position and we are looking for a candidate who wants to fast-forward their career at Comcast. Job duties include a balance between development and fast-paced critical thinking, communication, troubleshooting and problem solving.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops and drives core product features
• Interacts with cross-functional engineering, product, and Quality Assurance teams throughout the company
• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements
• Implements world-class software from planning to production
• Participates in training programs
• Participates in design and code reviews
• Works with the Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements :

• BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering
• Proficient in C and Java languages
• Experience with C++
• Experience with Linux development platforms

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

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.

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

0-2 Years

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.

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.