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Job Summary

About the Role: Comcast Technology and Product Experience (TPX) is seeking a Principal Android Engineer to join our Connected Living Client Application Engineering team. This group is responsible for the development of the native Android and iOS Xfinity application, the one stop for our residential customers to view their bill, manage their cloud enabled gateway and smart home devices, troubleshoot their network, and set up parental controls and advanced security. This app is used by millions of users and is expanding internationally as partners like Sky Italia also adopted the app. Learn more about us at https://www.xfinity.com/apps and check out the Xfinity Android app in the Google play store! In this role, you will be technical leader on the Connectivity Customer Experience team where you will collaborate with stakeholders to improve existing features, write hands on code for mobile components and libraries, lead and drive conversations on technical architecture, and influence the Xfinity Android app architecture. You must be able to pick up new technologies quickly, be a strong team player, and rapidly adapt to changing business and customer demands. The ideal candidate will have experience building native Android applications that rely on multiple web services and operate at a scale of millions of users.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Leadership

Lead the design, development, and deployment of core Android libraries and components.Drive architectural decisions and advocate for scalable, maintainable solutions.Guide adoption of engineering best practices across squads and guilds.Conduct technical reviews and present solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Collaboration & Mentorship

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, UX, and API to deliver cohesive user experiences.Influence Android development standards and practices across Connected Living.Partner with engineering leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams.

Development & Innovation

Write clean, well-tested Kotlin code using modern Android frameworks (Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, MVVM).Integrate with RESTful APIs and internal mobile libraries.Identify long-term technical opportunities and develop roadmaps for innovation.Lead or contribute to proof-of-concept (POC) and proof-of-technology (POT) initiatives.

DevOps & Quality

Maintain CI/CD pipelines and ensure high code quality through automated testing.Monitor performance and participate in incident management.Ensure accessibility, localization, and internationalization compliance.

Qualifications

8+ years of professional software engineering experience.5+ years of experience developing native Android applications in Kotlin.3+ years as a technical lead for large-scale consumer-facing apps (100K+ downloads).Experience with Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Dagger, Espresso, and MVVM architecture.Strong understanding of Android fundamentals: Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, etc.Experience with RESTful services, caching strategies, and API design.Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Fastlane, GitHub Actions) and DevOps practices.

Preferred Skills

Experience with GraphQL, VPN, WiFi, LTE, and Bluetooth.Knowledge of OpenAPI Specification and microservices architecture.Experience with IoT platforms (e.g., SmartThings, AWS IoT).Passion for innovation, diversity, and building inclusive engineering cultures.How We WorkSquads and guilds model for scalable mobile development.Strong onboarding process with 30-, 60-, and 90-day goals.Platform leads influence change through tech design reviews and guild meetings.

Comcast is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. If you're passionate about Android development and want to lead at scale, we encourage you to apply—even if you’re not sure you meet every qualification.

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.

Skills:

Technical Leadership; Strategic Initiative; Technical Knowledge; Cross-Functional Partnerships; Android Software Development

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Education

Bachelor'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.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +