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.
VIPER(Video IP Engineering Research), is an innovative division within Comcast's Technology and Product Division based in downtown Denver, CO. We are a cloud-based IP video infrastructure that's been built to deliver a broad mix of on-demand video, live TV streams and an assortment of other digital media to an array of connected devices in the home.
Role:Video Engineerin the Video and Audio Compression Technology Group
As a Video Engineer in the Video and Audio Compression Technology group you will work closely with the Video Engineering team that is responsible for creating new approaches for Video and Audio products for Linear and On-Demand. Initiatives range from short term product implementation to defining long term video acquisition, compression and distribution strategy for Comcast. Initiatives include automating processes for Video Quality analysis, requirements creation for H.264/HEVC and future Encoding platforms, multi-channel audio development for next generation A/V media, advanced video applications like HDR, and tools creation for advanced troubleshooting. We are a team that thrives on big challenges, results, quality, and agility.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop requirements for scalable video encoding platforms that support all Comcast video, audio, and data compression initiatives.
- Intuitive design and problem solving skills, with a strong bias for architecting systems that scale.
- Uses advanced engineering skills and knowledge to solve complex development problems and achieve engineering goals.
- Develops state-of-the art solutions to maximize technology and business applications.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Recommends courses of action, technology, technical solutions, long term vision and vision of what needs to happen to grow the company.
- Recommends progressive A/V solutions that utilize innovation to solve complex development problems.
- Candidate will leverage leadership and deep system-level skills to work independently.
- Reports on the progress of all technical projects towards the company's video engineering goals and strategies.
- Work with our vendors to drive new and innovative solutions into their products for Comcast and the industry.
Requirements:
- BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent of 10+ years experience as a video engineer.
- Understanding of Linux and Windows OS server platforms.
- Experience with IP multicast, Apple HLS, Adobe HDS, and Windows HSS.
- Understanding of IT work experience in systems administration.
- Possesses the ability to rapidly grasp new technologies and abstractions and apply them in a meaningful way.
- Good communicator, able to analyze and clearly articulate complex issues and technologies understandably and engagingly.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills, adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership.
- Ability to think strategically, forecasting technological advances 1 3 years out.
Comcast is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free workplace employer.
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