Comcast · 18 hours ago
Broadcast Systems Architect 5
Comcast is a Fortune 30 global media and technology company seeking a Broadcast Systems Architect 5. This senior technical leader will design and architect complex broadcast solutions while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into actionable architectures and financial analyses.
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Responsibilities
Lead customer-facing technical discovery and requirements-gathering engagements
Develop conceptual system architectures, workflow diagrams, and integration models for complex broadcast environments
Own the creation of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Bill of Materials (BOM), and full financial models used to price services and guide engineering decisions
Conduct detailed cost analysis and value engineering to present optimized solution options
Architect end-to-end broadcast systems including playout automation, Media Asset Management (MAM), content processing, cloud broadcast environments, transport technologies, and multi-site architectures
Partner closely with sales, engineering, finance, product, and operations to ensure alignment and successful solution delivery
Support post-sales design transition with architectural oversight and continuity
Maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate platform capabilities, roadmaps, and integration suitability
Influence the design of next-generation platforms and long-term technology strategy
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in broadcast master control, origination, and distribution
Expert knowledge of broadcast specifications, standards, and operational practices
Demonstrated ability to produce conceptual diagrams, workflow models, ROMs, BOMs, and full cost and financial models
Strong pre-sales architecture experience with polished customer-facing communication skills
Advanced understanding of playout automation, MAM, content processing/transformation, Quality Control (QC) workflows, and Disaster Recovery (DR) designs
Expertise with cloud and virtualized broadcast ecosystems
General networking knowledge including IP transport fundamentals
Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable architectural designs
Preferred
Experience working across sales, engineering, finance, operations, and product
Track record of architecting or influencing next-generation broadcast platforms
Strong industry vendor knowledge and established relationships
Experience with both Serial Digital Interface (SDI)/Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) and modern IP-based media systems
Benefits
Medical & Dental
401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off
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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.
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
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