Software Engineer - Triage

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Job Summary

Comcast is looking for a talented and dedicated Software engineer in RDK triage Engineering team to support the release cycles associated with deployed software on CPE devices. These devices use Comcast's Reference Design Kit (RDK), which is deployed at Comcast on over 100 million devices spanning video, broadband and home security. The CPE Software Engineer function is critical to the successful development and deployment of new features and fixes as the function ensures that these changes get deployed to the field. Comcast's development environment is advanced and highly integrated. It uses industry-standard tools that are combined effectively to support a fast-moving, agile development cycle. The combination of these tools running on cloud infrastructure, coupled with effective use of Open-Source code, allows Comcast to deliver features and products against aggressive timelines.Comcast’s development environment is advanced and highly integrated. It uses industry-standard tools that are combined effectively to support a fast-moving, agile development cycle. The combination of these tools running on cloud infrastructure, coupled with effective use of Open-Source code, allows Comcast to deliver features and products against aggressive timelines.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

As a key engineer of the team, you will be responsible for driving on-time, high-quality releases across a large number of devices.  Responsible for complete release quality and triage lifecycle which includes deployment, triage, mitigation, and tool development for software release operations.  The position will require daily collaboration with Development and QA teams.  You will assess and ensure the release quality of the RDK software with Key performance metrics as well as incidents from the field.

Also identify new tools, process etc. that are necessary to improve the software release triage engineering process.  You will manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality.

• Ensuring timely and high-quality software releases across various devices using proactive monitoring of metrics and alerting
• Troubleshoot problems in entertainment devices in various components like Media player, Audio / Video streaming protocols , Web browser, HDMI, Bluetooth, WiFi / Ethernet
• Diagnosing and resolving issues using Linux systems and networking protocols, including packet capture analysis
• Develop anomaly detection techniques and data-driven solutions to identify and address system issues.
• Deep-dive analysis of RDK middleware issues, including source code review, to identify root causes in the middleware and platform.
• Design and enhance operational tools to improve system performance.
• Analyze data from millions of field devices to provide insights and support decision-making.
• Utilize AWS technologies (S3, Athena, Quick Sight) for data management and visualization.
• Architect and implement DevOps solutions for operational improvement.
• Compare the metrics globally across various device models.
• Respond immediately to critical field issues, determine their triggers, and mitigate them.
• Lead teams, mentor colleagues, and communicate technical insights effectively to stakeholders

Requirements :

Must skills & requirements :

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Disclaimer :

Comcast is proud to be 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 :

C Programming Language; Log Management; Linux; Communication; Team Mentorship

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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.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years