Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Java or Python or Go, Onsite-Chicago

Posted on 11/23/2025

Comcast

Comcast

10,001+ employees

Cable, internet, and networks provider

Compensation Overview

$129.5k - $194.3k/yr

+ Bonus + Commission

Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Cherry Hills Village, CO, USA

In Person

On-site role; candidates must be based in Chicago, IL or Denver, CO.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Git
JUnit
Jest
SQL
Java
Docker
Microservices
Go
JIRA
Mocha
Jenkins
REST APIs
Selenium
DevOps
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field of study.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software development using Java, Python, C# or other languages; 2+ years of experience with GoLang.
  • Proficient knowledge of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Proficient knowledge of web development, including hands-on experience with HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, and SQL databases.
  • Proficiency in Golang/Java programming with a solid understanding of popular design patterns, such as GoF, MVC, SOLID, MVP, Flux, and so on.
  • Strong understanding of testing principles and practices, ensuring code quality with tools such as Junit, Selenium, Cypress, JMeter, Jest, and Mocha.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for both frontend and backend, utilizing tools like Browser Developer Tools, Go PProf, JStack, JMap, etc.
  • Good communication and writing skills, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Good knowledge of the Scrum agile collaboration framework and experience using Jira.
  • Good knowledge of CI/CD tools, Git, Jenkins, and understanding of DevOps principles.
  • Experience with the knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud computing platforms is a plus.
  • Experience in developing large-scale web applications is preferred.
  • 7-10 years of relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
  • Be a leader in a certain technical field, able to develop the technical roadmap of the field and effectively promotes continuous optimization.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership to gather requirements.
  • Interface with global engineering teams/components when necessary.
  • Extensively use a combination of cutting-edge technologies to increase the workflow flexibility and API responsiveness.
  • Develop technical/case design documentation.
  • Actively participate in technical and testing design review
  • Implement software solutions according to engineering standards.
  • Develop and implement Unit Tests, Regression Tests, and Automation tests based on the test case design.
  • Implement integration tests that span across component teams.
  • Actively participate in code review.
  • Incorporate appropriate instrumentation, monitoring, and alert mechanisms into the software.
  • Ensure delivered software solutions are always up and available
  • Handling product alerts and providing support.
  • Implement bug fixes when necessary.
  • Upgrade components, libraries, infrastructure, etc. as necessary
  • 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) and overtime as necessary.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
  • Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
  • Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
  • Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
  • Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
  • Drive results and growth.
  • Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
  • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Comcast provides high-speed internet, cable television, and phone services to residential and business customers while also operating major media networks, film studios, and theme parks. The company delivers these services through its Xfinity and Sky brands and generates revenue by selling subscriptions, advertising space, and entertainment experiences. Unlike many competitors, Comcast controls both the distribution infrastructure and the content itself, allowing it to manage the entire pipeline from production to the consumer's home. Its goal is to use this integrated network to provide a wide range of media and technology services to a global audience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

1963

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Peacock is nearing profitability after reaching 46 million subscribers in Q1 2026.
  • Theme park revenue rose 24% on Epic Universe attendance gains.
  • Wireless added 435,000 customers, offsetting broadband losses and expanding Comcast's mobile base.

What critics are saying

  • Broadband competition from fixed wireless and fiber keeps eroding Comcast Cable subscribers.
  • Sports-rights inflation pressures NBCUniversal margins and worsens Peacock's path to profitability.
  • UK Universal park spending ties up capital while analysts expect flat revenue and lower earnings.

What makes Comcast unique

  • Comcast combines cable, broadband, streaming, and theme parks under one capital structure.
  • Universal Ads unifies linear and streaming TV buying across Comcast inventory.
  • Comcast Business serves over 2 million businesses with fiber-powered connectivity and managed solutions.

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Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

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