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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering with over 10 years of technology expertise, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial capacity. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of architecture in both on-premises and cloud environments, coupled with robust knowledge and practical experience in either AWS or Azure platforms. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit a positive mindset, the ability to dive deep into technology issues to help the team troubleshoot challenges effectively, and a commitment to striving for excellence in quality.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and QA to define project requirements, scope, and timelines.
- Drive the architectural vision and strategy for software solutions, considering both current and future needs.
- Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems.
- Champion best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and documentation, while striving for excellence in quality.
- Monitor and optimize software development processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Exhibit a positive mindset and dive deep into technology issues to help the team troubleshoot challenges effectively.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the business, and advising on adoption strategies.
- Drive metrics standardization, gathering, and automation. Analyze and report resulting metrics and adjust the overall team strategy accordingly with engineering leadership; define the value and return of an application.
- Analyze customer needs and develop engineering team roadmap and backlog based on organization goals and customer impact.
- Establish productive relationships with internal Cloud, Architecture, Cyber Security, and Business Engagement teams to ensure the organization can deliver software on time on the most appropriate technology available.
- Define and manage projects and products that improve our software products' consistency, reliability, and security.
- Participate in budgeting and proposal efforts by completing project scoping, cost-benefit analyses, and level of effort assessments.
Requirements (Must-Have)
Experience & Leadership
- 12+ years of hands-on experience in software development and engineering.
- 3+ years of proven leadership experience managing software engineering teams.
- Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead teams in complex corporate structures.
- Proven ability to mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.
- Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of product, engineering, and test roles within a software delivery lifecycle.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing architecture solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments.
- Strong expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS or Azure).
- Delivery & Strategy
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget.
- Ability to analyze disparate data streams and distill them into actionable recommendations.
- Able to move seamlessly between high-level strategy and day-to-day implementation.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Results-oriented, self-motivated, and effective in driving alignment across teams.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
Education & Industry
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- Experience within the media and entertainment industry.
- Organizational & Collaboration Skills
- Experience working in large, multifaceted, and matrixed organizations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; detail-oriented.
- Effective collaborator across diverse teams with varying skill sets.
- Ability to influence internal and external teams without direct authority.
- Technical & Business Acumen
- Experience with hybrid cloud deployments and managing hybrid infrastructures.
- Ability to translate business process needs into precise technical requirements.
- Values & Soft Skills
- Strong alignment with company values: Integrity, Creativity, Teamwork, Pioneering Spirit, Ownership.
- Flexible leadership style: able to lead, instruct, or take direction when appropriate.
Employees At All Levels Are Expected 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.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- 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.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 DegreeWhile 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
