- Comcast
- PA,
- Full-Time
- 1 week ago
- $32.00
Comcast Software Engineer Co-op: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role: A paid six-month software engineering co-op for Drexel students to work on containerized, microservice-based network automation and deployment tools within a large media and technology organisation.
- The Person: The co-op will write production-ready code using test-driven development, perform code reviews, participate in agile Scrum, contribute to design and architecture sessions, and help build automation and deployment tools for containerized microservices.
- Requirements: Experience in Test-driven development, test automation, continuous integration, deployment automation, Unix/Linux environments and programming in Python, Javascript, Golang or Java is required or preferred.
Job Description
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
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:Â
- Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.Â
- 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.Â
- Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your co-op and beyond.Â
- 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.Â
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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.Â
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Organization & Team OverviewÂ
Comcast’s Technology, Product & Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. Â
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We are part of the CONNECT Org within TPX and the NOMAD department within that. This team is built on the "If you repeat an action/activity, you are doing it wrong" philosophy. This team is responsible for automating the complete lifecycle of a complex infrastructure that delivers comcast's next generation access network, involving server racks, networking gear and all the software, configuration and operating systems that make them up. We build applications that are idempotent and at the same time supported with necessary guard rails, which allow the automation solution to bring out its full potential but also with a safety hook all the time. It’s a fun-loving start-up mode team - partnering with new solution initiatives, bringing out new technology adaptations and always on a hustle.Â
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Role DescriptionÂ
Are you excited to experience startup hustle fun within a big organization? This position for a software engineering co-op in the Network Operations Monitoring and Development (NOMAD) department at Comcast will exceedingly provide that. In NOMAD, we’re building a faster interaction with the internet for our customers using containerized, microservice-based, cloud-deployed services.Â
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As a software engineer in the NOMAD Engineering team, you will be part of a team that is building next generation access network which will help deliver HSD, Voice and Video services. The software applications we are building is a containerized, microservice-based, cloud-deployed services. We are looking for talented individuals that will work on applications to automate configuration generation, software deployment and troubleshooting. These applications are intended to run on our lab systems as well as on our production systems. Â
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What are some interesting problems the student will work on? Â
- Developing solutions that automates and orchestrate huge manual error-prone proceduresÂ
- Developing tools that will measure effectiveness of such automation products to further improve Â
- Implement solutions that are R&D based on cutting edge technologies.Â
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Where can this student make an impact? Â
- Automation products that touch end Customer experienceÂ
- Focused team player in a highly motivated team with dynamic change requestsÂ
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Job ResponsibilitiesÂ
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Â
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- Employ test-driven development to write production-ready code Â
- Perform code reviewsÂ
- Participate in an agile Scrum software development frameworkÂ
- Contribute to design and architecture sessionsÂ
- Collaborate constructively with team membersÂ
- Other duties and responsibilities as assignedÂ
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Preferred SkillsÂ
- Knowledge of data structure and algorithm designÂ
- Knowledge of object-oriented programmingÂ
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux environmentsÂ
- Experience in Test-driven development/test automation, continuous integration, and deployment automationÂ
- Adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownershipÂ
- Good communicator, able to analyze and clearly articulate complex issues and technologies understandably and engaginglyÂ
- Experience in programming (Python, Javascript, Golang, Java)Â
- Great design and problem-solving skills, with a strong bias for architecting at scaleÂ
- Preferred Majors:Â Computer Science, Information Technology, Software EngineeringÂ
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Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility RequirementsÂ
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.Â
- Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting September 22, 2026, through March 26, 2027.Â
- Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needsÂ
- Available to report in-person to the work location on the job postingÂ
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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.Â
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
Bachelor's Degree: Computer and Information Science
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
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.
