Eng 6, Principal WiFi Engineer-6479

Make your mark at Comcast a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.) Job Summary Job Description DUTIES: Provide technical leadership to teams responsible for designing and implementing Wi-Fi strategy, wireless convergence, Wi-Fi and IoT architecture development for the company’s home network and wireless product offerings; architect and implement device network specifications and characterizations using Mesh Networks and Wi-Fi technologies including Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, RDK, OpenSync, and Plume-proprietary steering mechanisms; provide subject matter expertise to our engineering team to identify and optimize the architecture and configurations for device settings and cloud controllers within our networks; collaborate with the QA test team to help craft appropriate test cases and test suites to ensure compliance and the best customer experience; engage with a cross-functional team of software and hardware engineers and testers as well as cloud developers in order to assess, triage and help resolve performance issues with our network solutions and product architectures; refine Comcast’s home networking strategy to ensure it aligns with industry trends; analyze, test, and evaluate home networking solutions from third parties; develop and test prototypes, new products and applications for the home network; oversee the documentation of all prototype shop activities; and guide and mentor junior-level engineers. In performing duties, directly supervise Engineers, Software Development & Engineering. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, and seven (7) years of experience designing computer network architectures using Mesh Networks, WiFi technologies, OpenSync, and RDK. 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 EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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: WiFi Technology; Wireless; Network Architecture; Networks 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.