Comcast Software Architect Co-op at Comcast

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

Program Overview:

Comcast’s Drexel Co-op Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 6-month immersive experience places students at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.

Job Description

Your experience will include:

• Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.

• Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow students.

• Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your co-op and beyond.

• Professional Development:

Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.

At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Co-op Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Organization & Team Overview

The Access Technology & Systems Engineering team is a diverse collection of professionals who work with a variety of organizational roles ranging from software engineering teams whose software integrates with analytics services, network architects and engineers, to some of the leading broadband experts who have pioneered the current and future DOCSIS, PON and Ethernet broadband access technologies.

Role Description

Do you like big challenges and working within a highly motivated team environment?  This role will allow you to work in a technically exciting domain and be part of a team that thrives on big challenges, results, quality, and agility and will be responsible for key components leading to the success of our technology evolution. Work with hardware engineers, network architects, and software engineers in the development of our next generation, industry leading access network. You will be working with these industry leaders in creating and maintaining automated laboratory test procedures in the development and roll-out of leading edge DOCSIS 4.0 and Fiber Optic Communications networks. Throughout deployment you will also be monitoring and evaluating the quality and performance of the network components and overall network. Success in this role is characterized by the creation of quality software and ensuring through automation product defects are captured before the products are deployed in the field.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop automation scripts/programs to evaluate product and network performance

• Help coordinate overall software development using Github for software control and maintenance

• Use AI tools and “vibe” coding for software development

• Interface with electrical test equipment for automated measurements

• Use data analytics to evaluate large scale network performance and test results

Preferred Skills

• Python Programming; Proficiency in Python development

• Basic ML models for time-series analysis and anomaly detection

• Familiarity with querying data from large scale databases, ie Mongo

• Understanding of fundamental networking concepts

• Working knowledge of electrical test equipment

• Experience working with AWS cloud services

• Proficiency using Git-based workflows via GitHub

• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD automation (preferred)

• Preferred Majors:

Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Programming/scripting experience including Python

• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation are required

• Passion to learn new technology

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.

• Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting September 22, 2026, through March 26, 2027.

• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs

• Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting

Skills

Accountability, Communication, Professional Etiquette, Relationship Building, Resilience, Teamwork

Compensation

Base Pay: $32.00

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.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 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.