Principal Product Development Engineer

Responsibilities: Lead large-scale network design evaluations to advance resiliency and reliability in the Comcast network. Certify and document test results for new product builds and refreshes in the Comcast network. Develop cross-functional relationships across Comcast Business and FedGov; proactively coordinate across teams. Oversee end-to-end planning of test cases through labs for full software/hardware certification supporting Commercial product development. Provide program updates to key stakeholders on a consistent basis. Partner with tooling teams to drive automation for certification execution.

Key requirements: Proven experience leading network architecture and design for large-scale service provider environments. Strong knowledge of Commercial Edge, Backbone, Transit (Metro and Backbone), and CORE network implementations. Solid understanding of IP networks and troubleshooting multi-protocol environments. Knowledge of transport network technologies and fiber plant design. Proven success in driving certification programs for network hardware/software, including test planning, lab execution, and documentation. Ability to evaluate and recommend hardware platforms and NOS upgrades based on performance, resiliency, lifecycle, and operational impact. Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder alignment across multiple teams. Excellent communication skills, with ability to convey complex technical details to diverse audiences. Prior Comcast experience is required. Cross-functional leadership Effective communication Stakeholder management IP networks Multi-protocol troubleshooting Transport network technologies