Senior WiFi Architect

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 is pivotal in designing and leading the development of WiFi architectures for Comcast public WiFi Network. It integrates deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen to optimize the hotspot network.

The role mentors teams, influences industry standards, and drives innovative solutions.

Job Description This role is based in our downtown Philadelphia Comcast Technology Center. It is not approved for other locations or VHOB employment. Responsibilities:

Designing advanced WiFi architecture solutions, integrating business priorities to address complex public hotspot network and outdoor system requirements

Formulating strategic network optimization roadmaps for customer experience leveraging industry trends and traffic models

Setting and managing system performance KPIs for wireless subsystems, focusing on customer experience enhancements and measurable outcomes

Steering collaboration with chipset vendors to ensure system compatibility and performance, while shaping vendor roadmaps to organizational objectives

Leading the creation of comprehensive architecture documentation, providing clear development guidelines for engineering teams

Influencing wireless standards with active contributions, aligning organizational WiFi roadmaps with forward-looking standards

Leading WiFi infrastructure innovation by researching and simulating real-world conditions, enhancing customer connectivity experiences

Mentoring, reviewing code and verifying object-oriented design to ensure adherence to best practice and architectural guidelines

Researching traffic models and industry trends to provide relevant data for laboratory conditions which mimic real world environmental conditions

Qualifications:

Deep experience designing WiFi 6/6E/7, mesh, and customer-premises networking solutions.

Strong understanding of 802.11 standards, wireless protocols, and large-scale residential WiFi architectures.

Expertise in RF engineering, wireless performance tuning, capacity planning, roaming, coverage optimization, and KPI-driven customer experience improvements.

Ability to use traffic models, simulations, and real-world testing to improve performance. Understanding of end-to-end networking protocols, hardware/software integration, and service provider environments.

Proven experience working with vendors such as Qualcomm, Broadcom, or Media Tek.

Ability to influence technology roadmaps and contribute to industry standards bodies (IEEE, Wi-Fi Alliance, Cable Labs).Demonstrated ability to define architecture strategy, create technical roadmaps, mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, and drive cross-functional decisions across large engineering organizations.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

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