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Job Summary
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that strengthen Test House automation, improve engineering efficiency, and accelerate release readiness across connected device and network environments. The role combines hands-on software development with test automation framework engineering, lab integration, and operational tooling. The ideal candidate has strong development experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript, along with practical knowledge of Wi-Fi networks and the setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of connected client devices in test environments.
Job Description
This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
Software Development & Platform Engineering
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications, services, APIs, and engineering tools using Java, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Build reusable components and services that improve Test House workflow automation, device management, data collection, and test execution.
Participate in technical design, architecture reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, and the full software development lifecycle.
Test Automation Framework Development
Design, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks for device, API, UI, network, and end-to-end validation.
Develop automation that supports interoperability, longevity, stress, endurance, feature, and release validation testing.
Improve framework reliability, scalability, maintainability, reporting, and failure diagnostics.
Wi-Fi & Connected Client Test Environments
Set up, onboard, and validate connected clients such as computers, mobile devices, streaming devices, smart-home devices, and other network-connected endpoints.
Troubleshoot client connectivity, network configuration, device discovery, authentication, addressing, and communication issues within controlled test environments.
Develop automation and utilities that simplify connected-client provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and recovery.
Observability, Reporting & Collaboration
Develop dashboards, logging, telemetry, and reporting solutions that improve visibility into test execution, failures, environment health, and release readiness.
Partner with Development, Quality Engineering, Product, Lab Operations, and Test House teams to translate operational needs into software solutions.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience designing, developing, debugging, and maintaining test automation frameworks and engineering tools.
Experience with object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, REST APIs, databases, and software design principles.
Experience with source control, automated builds, CI/CD practices, and Agile software development methodologies.
Experience with automation technologies such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or comparable frameworks.
Knowledge of Wi-Fi standards, access points, routers, gateways, IP networking, DHCP, DNS, authentication, and common connectivity troubleshooting techniques.
Experience with broadband, video, embedded systems, consumer premises equipment, smart-home ecosystems, or large-scale device labs.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
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Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
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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.
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Know your stuff: be enthusiastic learners, users, and advocates of our game-changing technology, products, and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
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Win as a team: make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
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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.
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Drive results and growth.
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Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
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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 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.
Skills:
WiFi Technology; Test Automation; Problem Solving; Automation Testing; Agile Software Development; Java (Programming Language)
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.
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
5-7 Years
