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Job Summary
Comcast is looking for a talented and dedicated management professional who will be responsible for the RDK Broadband development team. The team will be responsible for delivering high quality software code relevant to the features or fixes on the RDK Broadband platform. The software when developed will be available on the full population of deployed XB routers across many different types of devices.
Comcast’s development environment is advanced and highly integrated. It uses and develops industry standard tools that are combined effectively to support a stable and reliable cloud infrastructure that aids fast-moving, agile development cycle. The combination of our quest on stability vs agility, operation work vs software engineering, proactive vs reactive work coupled with an effective use of required infrastructure, allows Comcast to deliver features and products against aggressive timelines.
We are looking for a seasoned professional with strong experience / background in leading strategic projects to implement key components in the next generation networking stacks. He or she should be able to lead highly responsive team of engineers, should be able to effectively bridge technical and business concepts according to the target audience and would be able to help the team members to come up with targeted solutions optimally.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities:
As the key stakeholder and reporting manager of the team, you would Lead and own activities that drive development excellence for development on broadband devices through exceptional customer experience.
Execute in highly responsive, fast-paced and results-oriented programs.
Manage employees and enable collaboration between onshore and offshore teams.
Understand resource skillsets, experience, and availability to ensure appropriate fit with project/tasks assignments.
Document processes, identify potential points of failure, and perform root cause analysis.
Develop key program deliverables including (but not limited to) business requirements, issue logs, training, communications, project schedules, and milestones.
Provide regular program updates to senior leadership on critical project and incident follow-up items.
Demonstrate deep technical expertise in networking, Wi-Fi and network packet processing
Analyse lessons learned and implement process changes for continuous improvement.
Demonstrate excellent strategic program management skills with a proven track record of high responsiveness and optimal technical delivery.
Hire employees to fill openings on the team and provide career mentoring to direct reports.
The team reporting would have the responsibilities to:
Develop software and components in Broadband networking stack in a scalable manner
Develop software and processes for better utilization of underlying resources.
Work across teams to harden, enhance, document, establish process in development cycle.
Implement Self-Healing and Self-Managing components in the network stack
Requirements:
Key requirements and experience include:
10+ years of experience with engineering background on Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
Minimum of 2 years in management of highly efficient networking domain development team.
Strong networking development and protocol stack development background in Linux based systems
Experience in packet processing at various levels of networking stack.
Demonstrated ability to ensure adherence to deadlines, specifications.
Experience in handling performance metrics and preparation of periodic reports.
Monitoring and tracking project progress
Proven ability to handle highly customer focused team with high responsiveness and agility.
Excellent organizational, technical, problem solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Requirements:
Good knowledge of Wi-Fi Specifications and Wi-Fi stack development
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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
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