Manager, CDN Automation Development

Manager, Cdn Automation Development

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.

This job manages a team of engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation and professional development. It oversees the design and update of software and web applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborating cross-functionally, it sets project requirements and timelines, manages the release process, and monitors adherence to standards and budgets. The job also tracks industry trends and develops proposals for technological enhancements, driving continuous improvement and team expertise.

Comcast's Technology + Product (T+P) organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience.

About the Role:

The Network Orchestration, Monitoring, Alerting, and Diagnostics (NOMAD) team within Comcast's CONNECT-ivity organization seeks a technology leader to serve as Manager, CDN Automation Development within the CDN infrastructure engineering vertical. In this role, you will lead a team that builds and operates automation to manage Comcast's nationwide Content Delivery Network. Comcast's CDN, including services for syndication partners, carries more than 50 Tbps of video and other traffic at peak and serves subscribers from the closest possible edge locations to deliver a premium entertainment experience.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong engineering leadership, clear communication, and consistent execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Engineering Delivery & Execution
• Technical Oversight & Governance
• Stakeholder Management & Communication

Skills & Experience We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 3+ years as an engineering lead or engineering manager
• Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code, including Concourse CI/CD, Ansible (Jinja2 templates, roles, custom modules), and Git/Git Hub
• Deep experience with Linux systems administration within large-scale distributed environments
• Strong proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages (Python, Go, Bash, or similar)
• Understanding of DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, TCP/IP
• Experience designing and supporting high-traffic platforms at global scale
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, drive change, and manage cross functional initiatives
• Ability to manage a distributed team across multiple time zones
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills

Additional "Nice to Have"

Skills:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Hands-on experience operating or automating large-scale CDN, caching, or reverse proxy environments
• Direct experience with Apache Traffic Control and Apache Traffic Server
• Familiarity with BGP, Anycast, and advanced IP network routing concepts
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized, immutable deployment models
• Knowledge of observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Open Telemetry)

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
• Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

• 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.