Software Engineer III, Kubernetes Platform

Comcast

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Reston, VA
Salary
$120,212–$180,318 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k
This role $150k
$108k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $150,265–$208,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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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 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,850–$204,799 across 66 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer III, Kubernetes Platform

Software Engineer 3 - Kubernetes Platform will join a team focused on designing, developing, and integrating software solutions to meet business objectives. The role involves analyzing system requirements, customizing applications, managing software updates, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring quality through collaboration with Quality Assurance teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting complex technical issues, conducting training for operational staff, and synthesizing market research to inform project strategies. The candidate will work extensively with Kubernetes and containerized applications within public cloud environments like AWS or OCI. Key technologies and tools include Go, Python, Terraform, and GitOps practices, alongside CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Argo CD. The role also involves utilizing observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry to support the development of internal developer platforms and self-service tooling within a complex advertising technology environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $154938 from 101 postings across 19 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and integrate software solutions that align with business objectives.
  • Analyze system requirements and customize applications to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Manage the software update process for existing applications and new release roll-outs.
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence and shared knowledge.
  • Partner with Quality Assurance to verify that software meets all technical specifications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within software applications and systems.
  • Conduct training sessions for operational staff on the use of internal applications.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Platform Engineering related fields.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go or Python.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications.
  • Experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS or OCI.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Argo CD, and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
  • Experience operating production Kubernetes environments, EKS, OKE, or other managed services (preferred).
  • Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or building internal developer platforms (preferred).

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