Comcast

Senior Principal Software Architect, Global Platform Management

Comcast • $130K — $180K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience in software architecture and distributed systems design.
  • Proven background in defining architecture for complex digital products and platforms.
  • Strong knowledge in cloud-native architectures, APIs, and microservices.
  • Expertise in designing shared platforms and reusable services.
  • Ability to lead architectural initiatives across cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in translating product strategies and customer needs into technical roadmaps.
  • Familiarity with principles of reliability, performance, and security.

Responsibilities

  • Champion the development of enterprise software programs in line with strategic initiatives.
  • Define and evolve technical architecture for Connected Living products.
  • Spearhead collaboration across engineering and architecture teams for cohesive solutions.
  • Drive cross-product architecture to ensure a unified customer experience.
  • Oversee development of robust and scalable architectural solutions.
  • Establish shared services that promote interoperability across platforms.
  • Analyze emerging technologies to enhance system architectures.

Benefits

  • Personalized benefits options to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Expert guidance and tools tailored to meet individual needs.
  • Access to an array of support during key life milestones.
  • Valuable resources for everyday life challenges.
  • Commitment to a culture of inclusion and community support.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
This job is responsible for defining and evolving the architecture of Connected Living products and experiences. The role drives the resolution of complex technical issues while balancing tactical and strategic objectives, with a focus on creating scalable, secure, and resilient customer-facing solutions. This individual will partner across product, engineering, and architecture teams to shape long-term technical strategy, establish architectural direction, and drive consistency across an interconnected Connected Living product ecosystem.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Championing the development and execution of enterprise software programs, ensuring alignment with strategic business initiatives.
  • Defining and evolving the technical architecture for Connected Living products and experiences, enabling seamless, intuitive, and differentiated customer experiences.
  • Spearheading collaborations with enterprise architecture, product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to create solutions that address complex business needs while promoting architectural consistency across a broader Connected Living product ecosystem.
  • Driving cross-product ecosystem architecture, ensuring customer-facing capabilities are designed as a cohesive platform experience rather than a collection of independent features or services.
  • Overseeing the architecture of solutions that are robust, operable, maintainable, and scalable, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence.
  • Establishing architectural patterns and shared services that promote interoperability, consistency, and reuse across mobile applications, web experiences, cloud services, connected devices, and partner platforms.
  • Partnering with product and engineering leadership to translate customer needs, business objectives, and product strategy into scalable, technical roadmaps and architectural direction.
  • Analyzing and applying emerging technological trends to innovate and enhance system architectures, with a focus on connected home, networking, and digital experience capabilities.
  • Providing expert mentorship in advanced technologies and implementation architecture, elevating team capabilities and technical leadership.
  • Influencing overall system implementation strategy and engaging in high-level forums to align technology with business evolution while ensuring a cohesive architecture across interconnected customer-facing products and platforms.
  • Leading architectural decisions that improve reliability, performance, observability, security, and operational excellence across the Connected Living product ecosystem.
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Required Skills:
  • 10+ years experience in software architecture, distributed systems design, and large-scale customer-facing platforms.
  • Proven experience defining and evolving architecture for complex digital products, services, and platform ecosystems.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and modern integration patterns.
  • Experience designing shared platforms, reusable services, and architectural patterns that promote interoperability and consistency across products.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional architectural initiatives spanning product, engineering, platform, and enterprise architecture teams.
  • Experience translating product strategy, customer needs, and business objectives into scalable technical roadmaps and architectural direction.
  • Strong understanding of reliability, performance, observability, security, and operational excellence principles.
  • Experience evaluating emerging technologies and applying them to solve complex business and technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication and influence skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and executive forums.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and technical leaders and driving adoption of architectural best practices.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with connected home, networking, broadband, IoT, smart device, or digital experience platforms.
  • Experience architecting mobile, web, cloud, and device-integrated solutions as part of a unified product ecosystem.
  • Familiarity with customer identity, personalization, telemetry, analytics, and customer experience platforms.
  • Experience operating in a product-led environment with responsibility for long-term platform strategy and technical governance.


Employees at all levels are expected to:
  • Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
  • Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
  • Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
  • Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
  • Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
  • Drive results and growth.
  • Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
  • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.


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
Cloud-Native Architecture, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Executive Communications, Operational Excellence, Software Architectures

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
15 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
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
$10.5 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$103.5 billion
NASDAQ
CMCSA
* Ladders Estimates

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