Reply Requested: Principal Network Engineer -Docsis | Philadelphia, PA 19103 | 12+ Months

[Andy R]

Hi,

Job title: Principal Network Engineer

Location Philadelphia, PA 19103

Duration: 12+ Months

 

·              Minimum years of experience required: 8-9 Years

·              Education Qualification required: BE

 

Detailed Job Description:

• Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) with proven expertise in DOCSIS, RDK, L2/L3 networking, and network automation along with hands-on experience in broadband or cable industry with strong architecture and delivery record.
• Define and lead the technical vision and architecture strategy for DOCSIS, RDK-B/V, and L2/L3 network solutions across Comcast’s broadband ecosystem.
• Act as a point of contact for complex, cross-domain problems involving CMTS/vCMTS, CPE, provisioning, firmware, and access networks.
• Shape long-term product evolution and roadmap planning with Product Managers, Engineering Directors, and global stakeholders.
• Translate product ideas and market needs into scalable technical solutions by collaborating with product and platform engineering teams.
• Architect end-to-end solutions involving DOCSIS vCMTS, RPDs, CPE, telemetry, and automation infrastructure.
• Define technical roadmaps and provide strategic direction for product development in the access and CPE domains.
• Lead deep-dive analysis and development around DOCSIS, RDK (Broadband & Video) platforms, and access technologies.
• Serve as the go-to expert for DOCSIS protocol stack, vCMTS, CPE firmware behavior, and provisioning flows.
• Strong design-level expertise in IP network architecture (L2/L3), including routing, switching, traffic engineering, and QoS.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal labs to validate new features, resolve high-priority bugs, and assess new technologies.
• Experience influencing product engineering roadmaps and engaging with cross-functional leadership.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive best practices for design, automation, and scalable testing.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting: Python, Ansible, Shell, Robot Framework, Jenkins, etc.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architecture, and telemetry platforms. –
• Background in integrating platforms with cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/GCP).
• Any exposure to supporting Business KPI’s, network metrics and performance analysis – Preferred.
• Y.1731/Y.1564/RFC2544 testing and adherence to SLA network objectives
• Experience with cable industry standard practices, interfaces, operating systems, and protocols such as DOCSIS 3.0/3.1/4.0, SIP, and Packet Cable
• Exposure to DAA (Distributed Access Architecture),
• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, Multicast, and MPLS, working knowledge of IS-IS
• Prior extensive experience surrounding Ethernet and IP Service (Ethernet Private Line, Private LAN, Dedicated Internet, IPVLN, Internet, and Managed Router) with MEF 2.0 and MEF 3.0 support
• Viavi, Excentis, Ixia Test Suite of Products
• Hands on multi-vendor devices – Ciena, Nokia, Juniper, Arista, Cisco
• Minimum years of experience: 8-9 years

 

 

Thanks & Regards,

Andy

QUALIS 1, INC
Consulting – Development – Staffing

Phone : 8583691522 Ext 192

E-mail: an...@qualis1inc.com