Comcast Mobile Engineering Intern

Posted:
9/12/2024, 5:25:05 AM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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

This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.

Job Description

Program Overview  

Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion! The Comcast internship/co-op program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.  

This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. 

Organization & Team Overview 

Connected Living is comprised of various squads and crews that represent components of Xfinity app functionality. The Xfinity app is our touchpoint to all the services we provide to customers, including Wi-Fi and account management, along with customer care and troubleshooting. 

 

Role Description 

In Connected Living, we build large-scale, syndicated mobile applications and services used by millions of customers. If you want exposure to complex systems in a collaborative environment, come join us for a summer to get a jumpstart on your career! We value mentorship through hands-on learning and are passionate about providing a supportive environment for you to grow and enjoy your experience as an intern. 

You’ll work within your crew — a group of client and platform engineers. You’ll collaborate with product, UX, and other engineering teams on a specific feature or area of the Xfinity App. Prior to your arrival, we’ll select a seasoned team to match you with based on your skillset, learning goals, and interests. We will also provide you with supporting materials for you to review in advance of joining us to better prepare you. 

Upon your arrival, we will partner you with a “buddy” within your team to be your main point of contact for help and support at any time throughout the internship. You’ll also have regular check-ins with a lead on your team to identify goals, clarify expectations, and discuss your accomplishments and address any concerns. 

Every teammate is empowered to show a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for our customer experience. This includes code quality that follows best practices, so you’ll take part in guild meetings that give you exposure to how we establish standards. You’ll also join us in other team meetings and be encouraged to fully participate and ask questions. 

Our organization will also have monthly team gatherings to help foster a sense of belonging and community amongst the teams. Individual teams will also have their own separate team-building events. 

What are some interesting problems the student will work on?  

An intern will be exposed to all areas of the software development lifecycle including planning, requirements analysis, design/architecture, development, testing, release, and maintenance. They will work alongside their teammates to solve issues at any stage. For example, an intern could fix an issue in production that impacts customer satisfaction, clarify the details of a new feature with our product and design teams, or build frameworks and libraries that accelerate development across the organization. 

Where can this student make an impact?  

We encourage all members of the team to have a desire to see the big picture/the whole project, not just the piece that they are working on. It’s no different for our interns. This means that in addition to working on an area of the Xfinity App that is released to the App Store or Google Play, an intern will have the opportunity to provide feedback about our customer experience and ways of working that could result in future changes in process, standards, the way we work, or other products that Comcast delivers to customers. 

Job Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Completing development assignments based on skill level that may include the development of new features, bug fixes, or enhancements to existing features within the Xfinity App. 
  • Collaborating with designers, product owners, project managers, other mobile developers, and testers on assigned tasks as needed. 
  • Maintaining code quality by following team standards and best practices. 
  • Actively participating in code reviews, user story grooming, defect triage, sprint planning, daily standups, development review meetings, and production support 
  • Contributing to technical documentation. 
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Preferred Skills 

  • Strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design)  
  • Proven experience with at least one coding language. Experience with Java, Kotlin, or Swift is preferred 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail 
  • Collaborative mindset 
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills 
  • Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment 
  • Familiarity with Agile software development is a plus 
  • Preferred Majors: Software Engineering, Computer Science, Software Architect, Applied Computing, Computer Architecture, Information Science, Information Technology, Engineering 

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements 

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university  
  • Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2025- Spring 2027)  
  • Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2025 semester before graduating) 
  • Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program- June 2 through August 15, 2025 
  • Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs 
  • Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering) 
  • Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V 

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. 

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

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

0-2 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.