Full-Time
Quality and Automation Test Engineer 5
Posted on 12/3/2025
Comcast
10,001+ employees
Cable, internet, and networks provider
No salary listed
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of coursework and experience, with extensive related professional experience
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
- Expert-level understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) and wireless networking protocols
- Advanced Linux kernel networking and driver development, experience in embedded systems architecture
- Design, develop and test Wi-Fi software features for Wi-Fi gateway/extender product
- Provide technical assistance to teams to troubleshoot Customer Wi-Fi issues
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for Wi-Fi features, including functional, performance, security, and compatibility testing
- Wi-Fi performance testing tools and methodologies and network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark)
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and track them through the bug tracking system (e.g., Jira)
- Collaborate with developers and triage engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Contribute to the improvement of quality engineering processes and best practices
- Mentoring and technical guidance for junior engineers and strategic technology roadmap planning
- Work in an Agile/DevOps environment
- Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
- Advanced CCSP (Common Component and Service Platform) architecture design
- Expert-level implementation of TR-069, TR-181, and TR-098 standards
- Advanced mesh networking architecture and implementation
- Deep understanding of Wi-Fi Standards, security frameworks and experience in networking protocols and technologies such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, DLNA, Routing, Switching and MQTT
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols and experience with embedded systems development
- Working experience of RDKB tech stack and core networking concepts
- Good knowledge with system on chip and original equipment manufacturer layers and components like Docsis, hardware abstraction layer
- Experience with Docsis3.1/4.0/FDX and Voice test automation framework and tools
- Knowledge of OpenWrt or similar embedded Linux distributions
- Experience with mesh networking technologies and understanding of IPv4/IPv6 networking
- Knowledge of network diagnostic tools and packet analyzers (Wireshark, tcpdump)
- Understanding of CCSP architecture
- Familiarity with Wi-Fi drivers, especially open-source drivers like hostapd
- Understanding of network security protocols and WPA/WPA2/WPA3
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and Yocto
- SDN integration and Cloud-native networking architectures
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
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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Streaming companies have pivoted from prioritising subscriber growth to profitability, raising prices, cracking down on password sharing and expanding ad-supported tiers. However, it remains unclear whether smaller players can achieve meaningful profits. Netflix leads the industry with a 29.5% operating margin in 2025 and 325 million global subscribers. Disney has guided towards a 10% direct-to-consumer operating margin for fiscal 2026, whilst Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery have posted profitable quarters and Comcast's Peacock is narrowing losses. Analysts question whether streaming can match the profitability of legacy linear TV businesses. Netflix raised prices again recently, with subscription plans now ranging from $7.99 to $26.99 monthly across the industry. The company reported over $1.5 billion in advertising revenue for 2025, expected to double this year.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group has increased its stake in Comcast Corporation by 6.1% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Japanese financial group now holds 11,729,109 shares worth approximately $328 million, representing about 0.32% of Comcast's outstanding shares. The acquisition, which added 669,231 shares to Sumitomo Mitsui's portfolio, signals continued institutional confidence in the cable and media conglomerate despite recent stock price volatility. Other major institutional investors, including Capital Research Global Investors and State Street Corp, also maintain significant positions in Comcast. The filing was submitted on 12 April 2026, reflecting the group's Q4 2025 holdings in the American telecommunications and media company.
Oak Thistle LLC acquired a new stake in Comcast Corporation during the fourth quarter of 2025, purchasing 44,273 shares valued at approximately $1.32 million. The investment was disclosed in a 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The acquisition highlights continued institutional interest in the Philadelphia-based cable and media giant, which has a market capitalisation exceeding $100 billion. Comcast faces challenges in its cable and media businesses as the telecommunications and entertainment landscape evolves. The investment represents Oak Thistle LLC's entry into Comcast stock, reflecting broader institutional appetite for companies navigating the changing media and communications sector.
Comcast has expanded its multi-gigabit internet footprint across several US communities and launched "Total Solutions Advantage", an all-in-one connectivity and cybersecurity bundle for small businesses with predictable monthly pricing. The moves include rural and suburban network buildouts in New Hampshire, West Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania. The Total Solutions Advantage offering combines broadband, wireless and security services, aiming to deepen product penetration and create stickier customer relationships. However, investors must weigh rising capital intensity and intensifying competition from fibre and fixed-wireless providers. Comcast's investment narrative projects $128.7 billion revenue and $13.9 billion earnings by 2028, requiring 1.2% annual revenue growth. Some analysts forecast more cautious figures of $124.4 billion revenue and $11.2 billion earnings, citing broadband saturation and capital constraints.
Comcast is expected to report fiscal first-quarter earnings on 23 April, with analysts forecasting profit of $0.83 per share, down 23.9% year-over-year. The Philadelphia-based media and technology company has surpassed Wall Street's earnings expectations in its last four quarterly reports. For the full year, analysts expect earnings per share of $3.66, down 15.1% from fiscal 2025, though earnings are projected to rise 4.6% to $3.83 in fiscal 2027. Comcast shares have fallen 21.1% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500's 13.7% gain. The stock rose 2.9% after its fourth-quarter results beat expectations in January. Analysts maintain a cautious "Hold" rating, with a consensus price target of $33.45, indicating potential upside of 15.7%.