Technical Research & Development Engineer
Denver, CO

Job Description

Comcast's Technology & Product 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.

Summary

Responsible for contributing to the team's algorithm, architectures, and new technology development related to DOCSIS 3.1, HFC, RF and optical networks. Evaluates individual solution components working as part of larger team. Develops and tests prototypes and new products and applications collaboratively supporting broadband network and operations. Contributes to the initial design and implementation of products and applications. Analyzes and evaluates solutions both internally generated as well as third party supplied.

Interfaces effectively with their peers. Develops novel ways to solve problems and discover new products, working on a portion of the problem and collaborating with more senior researchers as needed. Works independently with limited supervision and general instructions for assigned tasks.

Employees at all levels are expect 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
* Respect and promote inclusion and diversity
* Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities

Core Responsibilities:


* Develops specifications, technical requirements, and algorithms for future products and applications.
* Identifies complex problems and develops algorithms to solve them, including building and testing prototypes to demonstrate functionality and transitioning algorithms to the Engineering team to put into production.
* Designs prototypes and assists with conducting studies to support product or application development.


* Contributes to the development of testing and evaluates solutions presented to the Company by various internal and external partners and vendors. Contributes to case studies, testing and reporting.
* Organizes and maintains resources. Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including evaluation plans, confluence pages, white papers, presentations, test results, technical manuals, formal recommendations and reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to the role.
* Support the Access Technology core team values of Courage, Curiosity, Trust, and Respect. Collaborate across teams with an open-minded perspective on new ideas with creative contribution on new technology, architectures and operational approaches. Inclusive sharing of ideas and data with all stakeholders is expected. Inclined to act and do whatever is needed to get the job done.
* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Level:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Field of Study

Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Years of Experience:


* Generally requires 2-5 years related experience.
* Educational background in communication systems, RF and optical technologies including subjects such as power, propagation, capacity, modulation, error correction, traffic, latency, and Internet and communication protocols.
* Proficient in Broadband RF, optical, or wireless network architectures
* Laboratory test and measurement experience in areas such as RF, optical, traffic generation, spectrum and time domain signals analysis.
* Specific experience and knowledge with HFC, DOCSIS, or OFDM wireless systems is desirable
* Experience with software development process, architecture, APIs, and data models is desirable. Software Development and system modeling is a plus, but not required.



Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex or any other legally protected category.