Comcast · 1 month ago
Sr. Firmware Developer (C/C++)
PA - Philadelphia, 1800 Arch St
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $204K/yr
7+ years expComcast is a Fortune 30 global media and technology company that is seeking a Senior Firmware Developer to join their award-winning technology team. The role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting critical hardware and software applications for field technicians, focusing on firmware enhancements and integration with hardware vendors.
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Responsibilities
Work and communicate effectively with Lead, Mobile team and full stack team for integration efforts
Implement additions/enhancements and bug fixes to the firmware deployed on Comcast proprietary hardware
Work with hardware vendor to integrate new changes to the Firmware for the hardware
Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
Seek opportunities to tweak areas of the code base to improve efficiency and performance, maintainability, and/or flexibility of the design
Package and support deployment of software releases in a timely manner and work with Quality Assurance team to ensure that the application fits specification and technical requirements
Organize and participate in peer-reviews and participate in paired programming, and other team cadences
Efficient in the analysis & troubleshooting for production issues & code deployment activity
Write and edit technical documentation, including but not limited to software designs, technical manuals in collaboration with Senior developers within Team
Prototyping new hardware and firmware
Experience in building quality and secured code adhering to best practice and industry standards
Qualification
Required
7+ years of Software Development Experience with a focus on C/C++
7+ years of Embedded C/C++ Software Development on Linux/RTOS
Proficiency in version control and CI/CD using Git
Familiarity with web application structure, including Restful APIs and JSON/HTTP/HTTPS/JWT
Experience in debugging, performance profiling, and optimization
Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer Science, or equivalent in work experience and self-study
Preferred
Knowledge of modern OS coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces
Experience with a complete life cycle of an embedded software system
Hands-on experience deploying code to hardware
Networking knowledge
Familiarity with fiber optics or RF (Radio Frequency)
Understanding of AWS
Knowledge of Restful APIs and web socket programming
Experience with Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Understanding of database structures such as PostgreSQL and MySQL
Familiarity with software configuration tools, RDKB development and cross platform development systems
Benefits
Best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees
An array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools
Company
Comcast
Comcast is a media and technology company that provides broadband internet, mobile services, and entertainment platforms. It is a sub-organization of SkyShowtime.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.92BKey Investors
California Public Utilities CommissionMassachussetts Broadband InstituteMaine Connectivity Authority
2025-11-13Grant· $3.2M
2024-07-02Grant· $2.69M
2023-04-24Grant· $0.28M
Leadership Team
Neil Smit
President and Chief Executive Officer
Candy Lawson
SVP, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Deputy General Counsel
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