Comcast

Principal Software Architect

Comcast$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant work experience in software architecture.
  • Deep understanding of software design patterns across layers.
  • Experience with API-driven and event-driven architectures.
  • Strong practical experience designing event-based systems.
  • Solid knowledge of microservices and service decomposition approaches.
  • Familiarity with security and resilience patterns, including fault tolerance.
  • Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical designs.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and evolve software solutions to ensure scalability and performance.
  • Drive architecture standards by partnering with various architecture teams.
  • Design and oversee resilient systems incorporating security principles.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align architectures with deployment and reliability.
  • Guide implementation through reviews and governance forums.
  • Lead and mentor teams, fostering innovation and decision-making.

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental coverage.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Support for life milestones, including adoption assistance and childcare resources.
  • Free digital TV and internet services for full-time employees.
  • Discounts for Universal Resorts theme park tickets and hotel stays.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
This job is responsible for advocating back-office software technology patterns & standards and exploring new technology practices for potential use. It involves guiding strategic solutions that consider the full scope of business challenges. The role involves mentoring and code reviews to uphold design best practices.

Job Description

About the Role:

This role is for a newly formed Technical Software Architecture group that will work collaboratively across IT platform teams. This group resides in the broader IT Enterprise Architecture organization.

What You'll Do:
  • Architect and evolve software solutions aligned to business priorities, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness across enterprise platforms
  • Drive architecture standards and best practices by partnering with enterprise and platform architecture teams, applying design patterns across applications, integration, and event-driven systems
  • Design and oversee robust, resilient systems incorporating APIs, asynchronous messaging, observability (logging, metrics, tracing), and security principles such as authentication, authorization, and fault tolerance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, cloud, and infrastructure teams to align architectures with deployment, scalability, and reliability requirements
  • Guide and govern implementation through architecture reviews, code/design oversight, documentation, and participation in governance forums to ensure consistency and continuous improvement
  • Lead, mentor, and influence teams by supporting architectural decision-making, developing talent, scanning emerging technologies, and fostering innovation across projects and solutions


Required Skills & Experience (10+ years of relevant work experience):
  • Deep understanding of software design patterns across application and integration layers
  • Experience with API-driven and event-driven architectures, including asynchronous messaging
  • Strong practical experience designing event-based systems (event modeling, event flows, pub/sub patterns, and integration via events)
  • Solid knowledge of microservices and service decomposition approaches
  • Understanding of security and resilience patterns, including authentication, authorization, and fault tolerance
  • Experience incorporating observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing, production readiness)
  • Ability to translate business needs into scalable, maintainable technical designs
  • Experience conducting architecture and design reviews, including trade-off analysis
  • Proven ability to guide engineering teams and influence decisions without formal authority
  • Strong communication skills and experience working across platform, enterprise architecture, and engineering teams


About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:
  • Medical & Dental
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
  • Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
  • Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.


Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/benefits

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.


Job Profile: Architect 5, Software Architecture

Skills
Communication, Event Driven Architecture (EDA), Microservices Architecture, Software Design Patterns

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 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 +

About Comcast

FreeWheel manages the economics of content for the enterprise class of entertainment, offering technical infrastructure for revenue rights management and business operations, wrapped in advisory services. They offer advertising sales rights, display, video, mobile ad management, contract management, professional content, ad serving, reporting, analytics, technology, services, advisory services, business operations, programmatic advertising, advertising marketplace, and linear, and online advertising.

Comcast Careers

Joining Comcast means becoming part of a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of media and technology. As a leading company in entertainment, communications, and technology, Comcast offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to foster professional growth and innovation. Work You’ll Do At Comcast, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity, leadership, and innovation. Our team is at the forefront of the industry, leading changes that redefine how people connect and experience content across the globe. Transform your career with a company that is committed to your professional development. Comcast offers a variety of positions across multiple fields, where your skills will be honed for leadership roles and your career aspirations supported by comprehensive training programs. Join Our Leading Team Be part of a team that values creativity and diversity. Comcast’s commitment to inclusive culture and diversity training ensures that every team member’s voice is heard and valued. This approach not only enhances our work environment but also drives our leadership in the competitive tech industry. Innovate with Us Engage in work that matters with a team of over 100,000 employees worldwide. At Comcast, innovation isn’t just another buzzword—it's at the core of everything we do. From developing groundbreaking technology to reimagining how our customers experience entertainment and communication, your work will influence millions. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with a Comcast internship, where you’ll gain invaluable industry experience, network with professionals, and develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career. For those seeking full-time positions, Comcast’s hiring process is designed to find not just the right skills but the right fit for our culture of growth and innovation. Benefits and Growth Comcast is dedicated to the well-being and advancement of our team members. Enjoy a wealth of benefits that support both your professional and personal life, including health, wellness, and retirement plans. Our employees are encouraged to pursue continuous growth through professional development opportunities and leadership training. Stay Connected Join the Comcast Team Explore job opportunities that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Search Comcast jobs today and find out where your career could take you. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Read Careers Blog Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Comcast. By joining Comcast, you’re not just finding a job—you’re joining a community of innovators who are passionate about creating extraordinary experiences for our customers and for each other.
Learn more about Comcast
Size
31,000 employees
Market Cap
$149.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.5 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$103.5 billion
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