Software Engineer, Video Engineering - VIPER

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. 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). Some roles can work virtual full-time if they are not near a Tech Hub, but that is dependent upon the needs of the position and amount of collaboration required.

Job Summary

Job Description

Who does the Engineer 2 work with?

Sr. Engineers, Comparable Software Development Contract Engineers, and Quality Assurance Engineers.

What are some exciting things you will be doing?

Developing Automation for the latest applications delivering Quality Video Experiences for the largest cable platform in the United States. Some of the platforms that will be automated are SmartTV’s, Roku Devices, AppleTV, and classic Cable Setup Boxes to name a few. To do this you will be using groundbreaking technology to capture and analyze video that is both internally developed and 3rd party tools.

Where can you make an impact?

Coming up with creative and unique ways to automate validating product quality by analyzing and testing the quality of the code base. Focuses on writing code that will be performed in an automated and repeatable fashion which will reduce manual testing efforts and increase code quality and consistency. Develops and maintains code that validates front-end, middleware and database systems, using the latest tools and programming languages. Partners with software engineers to write efficient automation code using coding standards and initiatives Works with engineering team to deliver automated tests that satisfy product automation requirements. Performs automated code and builds written summary test reports for team. Repair intermediate complexity broken automation scripts. Works with moderate mentorship in own area of knowledge.

What You’ll Do:

• Write and edit automated test code, using the same standards as a Software Engineer, that allows for repeatable, reliable testing solutions to test the wide functionality of products and software in accordance with specifications and technical requirements, maintaining automation codebase in a version control system (GIT, SVN).

• Implement automated test scripts and evaluate results.

• Analyze broken test cases and diagnose and repair to working order. Assist in identifying viable test strategies in order to support testing product functionality.

• Build automated testing documentation, including Test Plans, Test Summary Reports etc.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Need:

• 2+ years working automation engineering and a solid knowledge of digital streaming devices and industry trends.

• Proficient or solid knowledge of Python programming language preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field

• Programming experience in the language of the platform/application being used should be of intermediate level as well as having a solid understanding of test automation technology overall

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 hard-working learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking 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 insights.

• 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.

• Get 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 crafted 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.

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

2-5 Years

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