Manager, Software Engineering - Digital Home at Comcast (Philadelphia, PA)

Comcast's Technology & Product 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.

Summary

Comcast's Digital Home organization is seeking a Software Development Manager to join our Engineering team.This group is responsible for ensuring the timely development, testing, and release of the Digital Home Video and xFi broadband platforms with a high degree of quality that exceeds customer expectations. This individual will be responsible for leading a group of Software Development Engineers in the planning and designing of software and web applications.

Keys to success in this role will be a focus on career development of our engineers, relationship building and maintenance with our partners in UX, Product and Support, and a passionate focus on improving the customer experiences we deliver.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning and designing of software and web applications, including new programs, enhancements, and modifications.

• Provides guidance to Software Engineering team and other departments in identifying product and technical requirements. Serves as primary point of contact and liaison between Software Engineering and other teams.

• Directs implementation initiatives for new software products and applications. Organizes software update process for existing applications and coordinates the roll-out of software releases.

• Manages all the deliverables to ensure adherence to deadlines, specifications, and budgets. Implements performance metrics and prepares periodic reports. Monitors and tracks project progress and reports findings to leadership team.

• Ensures all engineers keep current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products.

• Develops proposals, hardware/software changes and other capital expenditure projects.

• Manages professional and non-exempt employees, conducting work performance reviews and Ensures work performance is adhering to Company standards. Mentors, trains and develops staff.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Level

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Field of Study

• Engineering, Computer Science

Years of Experience

• Generally requires 6-9 years related experience

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

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