software engineer

Comcast Corporation
Philadelphia, PA, United States
2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$66,560.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Clojure Network Topologies PostgreSQL Redis Software Tools Software Engineering Grafana Hashicorp Apache Kafka Terraform

Job description

Comcast’s Drexel Co-op Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 6-month immersive experience places students at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path., Your experience will include:

  • Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.

  • Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow students.

  • Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your co-op and beyond.

  • Professional Development: Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.

At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Co-op Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey., Looking for a software engineer, responsible for managing the complete life cycle of moderately complex projects, including approval, planning, execution, and closeout to ensure planned results are achieved on time. Develop timelines and plans. Ensure progress to plan, tracks critical project achievements and communicates progress to all project stakeholders. Works with cross-functional project team to establish and achieve goals.

What are some interesting problems the student will work on?

Student will work on a family of “P2” software tools that together navigate and enable construction of The Internet:

  • Construction workflow management

  • Network topology

  • “The Internet” infrastructure changes

  • Reporting, Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Creating great software products with Clojure, ClojureScript, Redis, Kafka, PostgreSQL

  • Evolving infrastructure: HashiCorp stack (Nomad, Consul, Vault, Terraform), AWS, ELK, Telegraf, Grafana

  • Critical Thinking

  • Business Acumen

  • Translating business requirements into technical solutions

  • Software development

  • Reliability

  • Documentation and knowledge sharing

  • Cross-functional cooperation

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Skills

Clojure, ClojureScript, Redis, Kafka, PostgreSQL, HashiCorp

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track., Accountability, Communication, Professional Etiquette, Relationship Building, Resilience, Teamwork

Benefits & conditions

Base Pay: $32.00

About the company

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.), Comcast’s Technology, Product & Experience (TPX) 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.

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