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Job Summary
Comcast's Platform Engineering team builds core software components and performance tools for RDK devices deployed across millions of homes globally. Our work spans broadband gateways, routers, mesh nodes, and video streaming devices, delivering secure, scalable, and high‑performance solutions. You will work on platform‑agnostic enhancements and performance‑critical Device Management components such as Remote Management protocols, Code Upgrade, Telemetry, Logging, Linux network configuration and Debug Tools, amongst others in a fast‑paced, agile environment. This role focuses on designing, developing, integrating and testing embedded software for RDK‑based devices deployed across millions of homes.
Job Description Core Responsibilities
Analyze requirements, design software components, and conduct peer reviews.
Present and defend architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
Develop, integrate, and test embedded software for Linux‑based platforms.
Debug real‑time embedded applications and optimize performance.
Participate in design reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers as needed.
Collaborate with Systems Architecture, QA and Product teams to ensure quality and compliance.
Participate in software release processes and production configuration changes.
Document technical requirements, designs, and test results.
Engage with open‑source communities and contribute to relevant projects.
Required Skills
Programming : C/C++, Makefiles, CMake, Shell scripting, Python scripting, YAML scripting
Operating Systems : Linux (system calls, kernel, multi‑threading, IPC).
Tools & Practices :
GitHub, GitHub Actions, Gerrit, Jenkins, GDB
Unit and functional testing
AI tools such as Copilot for code development and validation
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles for rapid and robust scaling
Static Code Analysis Tools: Coverity, Perforce
Additional Skills:
Open‑source packages and community participation
Embedded Linux Build Systems: Yocto Project, BitBake
Networking Protocols & Tools: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, iptables, netfilter
Device Management Protocols & Standards: TR‑069 (CWMP), TR‑181 Data
Performance & Profiling Tools: Valgrind, DUMA, perf, gprof
Inter‑process Communication (IPC): RBUS, DBUS, JSON‑RPC, Thunder.
Data Formats: JSON, XML.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5–7 years of experience in embedded software development.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Experience
Experience with RDK platform development.
Familiarity with cloud‑based CI/CD environments.
Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
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.
Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
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.
Skills Embedded Engineering, Operating Systems (OS), Team Mentoring, Technical Knowledge
Compensation This job can be performed in California with a Pay Range of $114,985.89 - $195,998.68. 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 to eligible employees. 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.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
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.
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience 5-7 Years
Comcast is 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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Job Description Core Responsibilities
Analyze requirements, design software components, and conduct peer reviews.
Present and defend architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
Develop, integrate, and test embedded software for Linux‑based platforms.
Debug real‑time embedded applications and optimize performance.
Participate in design reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers as needed.
Collaborate with Systems Architecture, QA and Product teams to ensure quality and compliance.
Participate in software release processes and production configuration changes.
Document technical requirements, designs, and test results.
Engage with open‑source communities and contribute to relevant projects.
Required Skills
Programming : C/C++, Makefiles, CMake, Shell scripting, Python scripting, YAML scripting
Operating Systems : Linux (system calls, kernel, multi‑threading, IPC).
Tools & Practices :
GitHub, GitHub Actions, Gerrit, Jenkins, GDB
Unit and functional testing
AI tools such as Copilot for code development and validation
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles for rapid and robust scaling
Static Code Analysis Tools: Coverity, Perforce
Additional Skills:
Open‑source packages and community participation
Embedded Linux Build Systems: Yocto Project, BitBake
Networking Protocols & Tools: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, iptables, netfilter
Device Management Protocols & Standards: TR‑069 (CWMP), TR‑181 Data
Performance & Profiling Tools: Valgrind, DUMA, perf, gprof
Inter‑process Communication (IPC): RBUS, DBUS, JSON‑RPC, Thunder.
Data Formats: JSON, XML.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5–7 years of experience in embedded software development.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Experience
Experience with RDK platform development.
Familiarity with cloud‑based CI/CD environments.
Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
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.
Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
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.
Skills Embedded Engineering, Operating Systems (OS), Team Mentoring, Technical Knowledge
Compensation This job can be performed in California with a Pay Range of $114,985.89 - $195,998.68. 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 to eligible employees. 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.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
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.
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience 5-7 Years
Comcast is 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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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