VP, Engineering

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 Technology Solutions is looking for an executive engineering business leader ready for an incredible opportunity in the media technology space to run a large global and diverse development team that provides SaaS based/reoccurring revenue services to many major media and entertainment brands globally. This leader will report to the General Manger of the SB&A business unit and will have the responsibility to execute on the product vision for several product lines. The development team is currently comprised of over 250 employees plus contractor resources across US and Chennai based development teams. The VP of Engineering will be measured on their ability to effectively drive innovation at scale for our customer as well as develop a culture of close collaboration and operational excellence. Customers are US broadcast groups such as CBS/Paramount and NBC, cable programmers like AMC and Discovery, global MVPDs like BT, DT, OSN, and technology providers.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities/First Year Success Metrics:

The ideal candidate will have experience in media technology organizations and have a proven track record delivering at scale, motivating diverse teams, achieving results and have strong understanding how to operate a business in the media technology space.  The VP of Engineering will be expected to:

• Ensure delivery of high quality, secure and reliable software systems aligned with the needs of the business across multiple teams.

• Deliver on technical strategy and guide teams through technology decisions pragmatically.

• Partner with product and work cross-functionally with other leaders in the organization to build out and prioritize technical roadmaps.

• Recruit, develop and retain top engineering talent.   Work with recruiting to put together a hiring plan and strategy that supports both growth and diversity.

• Lead the organization to recommend new technology and technical enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability within the engineering organization.

• Inspire and motivate teams in a remote working environment. Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.

• Have a willingness and curiosity to have a career utilizing skills needed to operate a technology business at scale. 

• Mentor and lead employees to encourage maximum performance, dedication, and success.

Professional Experience & Qualifications:

• Strong verbal, visual, and written communication skills with the ability to explain approach to all levels in the organization including key stakeholders and leaders.
• Able to think strategically and see the big picture while also focusing teams on execution.
• Ability to communicate objectives and goals broadly to engineering teams.
• Experience managing and mentoring managers and directors and building out career pathing in an organization.
• Proven success working closely with Product Management, contributing to the product strategy and helping to successfully deliver on the product and technical roadmap. Built and run solutions-focused organizations that deepen relationships with customers.
• Expertise in identifying business and product opportunities. Ability to analyze trends and shift priorities as needed.
• Proven ability to both lead directly and influence peers and leaders.

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science.  M.B.A. or business management degree desired. 

Years Experience:

• Requires 20+ years related experience with 5+ years of industry related experience at a senior level

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.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Skills

Applications Engineering, Global Engineering, Leadership

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $268,378.44 - $402,567.66

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. 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

Master'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)

Relative Work Experience

15 Years +

Comcast is proud to be 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.