Posted:
9/13/2024, 12:34:51 AM
Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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
Content Data Services (CDS) is the Video Metadata platform that powers X1, Flex, Peacock, and the future of Sky. Our goal is to build a global, unified platform for describing a modern video experience.
The Site Reliability Engineer Intern will be part of CDS cloud infrastructure team who will work closely with development, network and security team to deliver reliable, performant, and scalable software products.
Role Description
You’ll be working with the best and brightest minds in Comcast while building systems & metrics that are reusable. SRE intern will assist in all aspects of the deployment and automation process, including research, implementation, testing and documentation. This role provides a hands-on experience in managing large-scale systems and preparing you for a career in Site Reliability Engineering by exposing you to real-world challenges and solutions.
What are some interesting problems the student will work on?
In your role you can expect to work on a variety of interesting problems that revolve around ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of software systems. You will be contributing to the creation and maintenance of infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible and Kubernetes to manage and deploy infrastructure.
Where can this student make an impact?
As a fresh perspective in the SRE team, you can bring in new ideas and technologies. Implementing robust monitoring and logging solutions enhances the visibility into the performance and health of applications and infrastructure. Your efforts in improving software delivery, reliability, security, and efficiency contribute to a better overall customer experience.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assisting in managing cloud infrastructure (AWS) and on-premises data centers.
Provisioning and configuring new services and systems as needed.
Analyzing system usage trends and planning for capacity upgrades.
Identifying performance bottlenecks and working with teams to optimize system performance.
Monitoring the performance and availability of systems and services.
Responding to alerts and incidents promptly to ensure system reliability and uptime.
Documenting operational procedures, configurations, and best practices.
Following security best practices and assisting in security incident response efforts.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Skills
Good understanding of operating systems (Linux/Unix), networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud).
Strong coding skills are essential, particularly in languages commonly used for automation and infrastructure management such as Python, Go, or Java.
Knowledge of tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform for automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management tasks is highly desirable.
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Nagios, Datadog) and logging frameworks (ELK stack, Splunk) helps in understanding system performance, troubleshooting, and incident response.
Preferred Majors: Computer Science or equivalent
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: $32.00Base 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 YearsComcast 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.Website: http://corporate.comcast.com/
Headquarter Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1963
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Internet ⋅ Telecommunications ⋅ TV ⋅ Video ⋅ Web Hosting