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of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$217,425
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$243k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Comcast
Comcast is an American telecommunications and media conglomerate, providing cable TV, internet, and phone services under the Xfinity brand, and owning NBCUniversal.
Comcast currently has
64 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$141,850–$204,799
across 58 roles with salary data.
The Principal Software Development Engineer joins the Comcast Network and CONNECTivity organization to lead software solution development for reliable access networks. This role involves integrating applications, enhancing scalability and security, and performing system analyses to meet strategic goals. You will build and support large-scale network infrastructure, including broadband access platforms and carrier-grade distributed systems. Daily responsibilities include creating development documentation, mentoring technical staff, monitoring performance metrics, and overseeing software release processes. You will utilize Linux-based systems with C, C++, Golang, and Python within cloud-native or containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. Key technical domains include distributed systems, control-plane architecture, service resiliency, and telemetry. You will also address specific networking problems involving DOCSIS, CMTS, and packet control-plane systems to ensure high-quality software delivery.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn?
Median $169050 from 224 postings across 18 companies.
Lead software solution development to meet strategic goals and user expectations.
Integrate applications while enhancing system scalability and security.
Perform system analyses and create comprehensive development documentation.
Mentor technical staff and provide leadership during the design phase.
Monitor key performance metrics to inform and drive system improvements.
Oversee the software release process to ensure efficient, on-budget delivery.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to guarantee software quality and project planning.
Troubleshoot urgent production issues with internal teams and external partners.
What we're looking for
Extensive hands-on software engineering experience in Linux-based systems using C, C++, Golang, and/or Python.
Experience designing, developing, or supporting large-scale network infrastructure, broadband access platforms, CMTS/vCMTS, DOCSIS/PON, or similar carrier-grade distributed systems.
Strong understanding of distributed systems, control-plane architecture, service resiliency, software upgrade compatibility, telemetry, and production debugging.
Experience with cloud-native or containerized environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, messaging/event-driven architectures, or configuration/state management systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives from architecture and design through development, validation, deployment, and operational support.
Proven ability to troubleshoot urgent production issues and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues, drive alignment, and mentor other engineers.
Bachelor's Degree (preferred), or a combination of coursework and extensive related professional experience.