Jr Software Engineer-Xumo (onsite Irvine, CA)

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company consists of three primary lines of business: Xumo devices, Xumo Play, and Xumo Enterprise. Powered by Comcast’s global entertainment platform, Xumo devices feature a world-class user interface with universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content. Xumo Play is a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service offering hundreds of linear channels and on-demand options. Xumo Enterprise provides tools and services for content creators, distributors, and advertisers to make FAST content more accessible.

Job Summary

This role involves developing and maintaining clean, efficient code across full-stack CMS applications, with a stronger focus on backend services and APIs while also supporting frontend functionality. The engineer will contribute to the design and enhancement of scalable software solutions that align with business goals, using technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, React JS, and related web technologies. Responsibilities include implementing testing approaches to validate software quality, documenting development processes for knowledge sharing, supporting system integration needs, and collaborating with Quality Assurance and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions. The role also includes troubleshooting application issues to improve system performance and user experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Writing and maintaining efficient code for software components across backend and frontend systems, adhering to development best practices
• Supporting the design and development of CMS software applications and enhancements aligned with business objectives
• Contributing primarily to backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot, while also supporting frontend development using React JS and related web technologies
• Implementing and maintaining testing approaches for software validation, including unit and integration tests, to ensure quality
• Documenting the software development process, including design, implementation, and deployment procedures, to facilitate knowledge sharing
• Analyzing software integration needs and supporting system design to meet technical and functional requirements
• Reviewing current practices and technical documentation to help inform project solutions and applying sound engineering methodologies
• Working with Quality Assurance and cross-functional partners to ensure applications meet technical requirements and functional specifications
• Troubleshooting software issues and providing resolutions to enhance application performance, reliability, and user satisfaction
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience, think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff, be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team, make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System, a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: 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.

Skills

Java, JavaScript, Software Components, Software Development

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: This job can be performed in California with a good faith estimated pay range upon hire of $48.98 - $65.31 USD.

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within the posted range for this role at the time of posting dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

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.

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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 Years

Comcast is 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.