Development Engineer 5 (RDKV development)

About the job

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary This job entails leading the development of software and web applications in line with business and user needs. It involves integrating new systems, emphasizing scalability and security, and improving performance. The role includes mentoring and technical training to build a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities also cover collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating vital documentation, and leading development sessions. The position requires monitoring performance metrics, offering technical expertise, and ensuring applications meet quality standards. Job Description Technical Expertise

- 15–20 years of experience in embedded systems or video platform engineering with strong architectural experience.

- Deep hands‑on expertise in:

- C/C++, Linux, multi-threading, IPC, memory management

- GStreamer / media frameworks

- Video delivery technologies (DASH/HLS, DRM, ABR algorithms)

- Middleware architectures and distributed service design

- Performance profiling and system-level debugging

- RDK‑V components: Thunder framework, playback pipeline, device HALs, plugins

Leadership Skills

- Ability to drive technical decision-making at org-wide scale.

- Strong communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

- Experience leading multi-vendor and multi-geography engineering groups.

Nice to Have

- Contributions or leadership roles within the RDK Open Source community.

- Experience with cloud-native technologies, microservices, or containerization.

- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, and device deployment ecosystems.

- Familiarity with video standards (AV1, CMAF, LL-HLS/LL-DASH).

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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. Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience 10 Years +

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