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Job Summary

The Network Architecture & Advanced Technology Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, planning, developing, and evaluating advanced technologies that translate customer requirements and strategic business objectives into innovative product designs. This role partners closely with engineering, marketing, customer service, product management, and cross-functional technical teams to develop detailed designs, project plans, and successful product launches for large-scale network environments.

Job Description

• Lead network architecture and design efforts across large-scale service provider environments, including Commercial Edge, Backbone, Transit (Metro and Backbone), and CORE networks.
• Research, evaluate, and develop state-of-the-art technology solutions that support long-term business strategy and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, joint ventures, third-party vendors, and Product and Marketing teams to deliver high‑quality products on schedule that meet defined requirements.
• Participate in the full product lifecycle, contributing to or developing technical requirements, detailed design documentation, and operational procedures, including transaction flows, capacity models, and bandwidth planning.
• Ensure smooth project intake, timely execution, and seamless transition of deliverables into Quality Assurance and Operations teams.
• Provide technical leadership and accountability for the performance, resiliency, and reliability of cross‑platform network applications and services.
• Drive certification programs for network hardware and software, including test planning, lab execution, failure analysis, documentation, and release readiness.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware platforms, NOS upgrades, and architectural improvements based on performance, lifecycle status, scalability, resiliency, and operational impacts.
• Support network resiliency best practices, including redundancy strategies, failure domain management, and capacity planning.
• Restore system failures rapidly and ensure root-cause issues are addressed through design improvements or operational enhancements.
• Present complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing alignment across multiple teams.
• Recommend strategic courses of action, technology directions, and long‑term architecture vision to support company growth and innovation.
• Regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance, including nights, weekends, and variable schedules as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Operating Principles

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand and apply our Operating Principles in daily work.
• Own the customer experience and champion seamless digital interactions.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of our technology, products, and digital tools.
• Win as a team by collaborating, being open to new ideas, and driving aligned outcomes.
• Participate actively in the Net Promoter System through huddles, callbacks, and elevating customer feedback.
• Drive measurable results and support company growth.
• Foster an inclusive culture in all interactions.
• Act with integrity for customers, colleagues, investors, and communities.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading network architecture and design for large-scale service provider networks.
• Strong expertise in Commercial Edge, Backbone, Transit (Metro and Backbone), and CORE network architectures.
• Deep understanding of IP networking and troubleshooting in multi-protocol environments.
• Strong knowledge of transport technologies and fiber plant design.
• Demonstrated experience running hardware/software certification programs, including lab testing and documentation.
• Ability to assess and recommend hardware platforms and NOS upgrades based on performance, resiliency, lifecycle, and operational needs.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated network test and certification systems (e.g., CI/CD-style validation, automated reporting, telemetry-driven testing).
• Experience managing vendors and partners, including roadmap discussions and platform negotiations.
• Familiarity with network resiliency frameworks and best practices, including HA design, redundancy methods, and failure domain architecture.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Customer Requirements, Network Design, Network Engineering, Networking Knowledge (Inactive), Network Operations, Product Design

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $140,785.47 - $211,178.21

This job can be performed in Denver Campus with a Pay Range of $140,785.47 - $211,178.21

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.