This role pays more than
68%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$211,200
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$200k
versus about
$183k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 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
46 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$133,255–$200,746
across 24 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Software Engineer on the JavaScript Player-Platform team at Comcast VIPER, you will develop client-side libraries in TypeScript that power video playback across various devices and platforms. Your daily responsibilities include building clean APIs for video playback, working with HTML5 Media Source Extensions (MSE) and Encrypted Media API (EME), and designing reusable software components. You will collaborate closely with a small scrum team comprising product owners, engineers, and QA specialists to ensure high-quality, consistent playback experiences across all integrations. Key challenges involve improving reliability and expanding integration footprints for the IP video platform used by millions of Comcast customers weekly. The role requires expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and HTML5, along with experience in designing clean APIs and working in a fast-paced agile environment.
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