Job SummaryXumo is seeking a QA Engineer III to support the quality, stability, and operational readiness of our FAST Enterprise Syndication platform. This role partners closely with video engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure high-quality linear channel delivery across MVPD, OEM, and OTT distribution partners.
This position focuses on linear streaming workflows, combining hands-on operational QA with structured test planning, device certification, and partner readiness. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in fast-paced production environments.
Job Description- Perform end-to-end QA on video streaming and playback experiences: validating video, audio, captions, and ad or content quality standards are met.
- Test across a wide range of devices (smart TVs, mobile, web, set-top boxes) to ensure consistent quality, performance, and feature behavior.
- Validate new distribution endpoints and partner integrations prior to launch to reduce production risk.
- Review encoding profiles, metadata handling, subtitle/caption formatting, and playback logic.
- Work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and operations team to review requirements, specifications, and delivery readiness.
- Support device certification, partner readiness, or cross-platform compatibility efforts.
- Participate in operational tasks such as channel launches, migrations, maintenance windows, assisting with validation and issue triage.
- Monitor and validate production incidents, supporting troubleshooting and recovery efforts.
- Maintain test environments, devices, and tools required for ongoing QA operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve QA efficiency through process improvements, automation, and lightweight scripting.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 3+ years of QA experience in video, streaming, OTT, broadcast, or digital media environments.
- Strong understanding of test planning, test case development, regression testing, and issue tracking procedures.
- Design and execute test strategies to validate product functionality, performance, and overall quality.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to clarify requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with release goals.
- Review product and technical specifications with a focus on testability, verification, and quality throughout development.
- Working knowledge of HLS, DASH, and other adaptive bitrate streaming formats.
- Familiarity with scripting such as Python, JavaScript, Bash/Shell, etc.
- Passion for video technology, consumer streaming experiences, and content quality.
Ideal Candidate Traits - Agile mindset with strong troubleshooting instincts
- Highly collaborative and partner-focused
- Calm under pressure during production incidents
- Process-oriented with a bias toward automation
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.
SkillsAutomation, Collaborating, Product Management, Teamwork
CompensationPrimary Location Pay Range: This job can be performed in California with a good faith estimated pay range upon hire of $93,180.71 - $124,240.94 USD.
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within the posted range for this role at the time of posting 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.
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EducationBachelor'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 Experience5-7 Years
