Sr. Technical Product Manager, Video-Xumo
Company: Comcast Corporation
Location: Englewood
Posted on: March 6, 2025
Job Description:
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We
drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and
online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a
variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career
opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We
are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks
to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and
services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share
in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries
and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want
you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.Job SummaryXumo is
seeking a highly motivated Sr. Technical Product Manager, Video to
join our growing Product and Technology team. The Sr. Technical
Product Manager, Video will be responsible for multiple facets of
the Xumo video streaming workflow from real-time ingestion and
broadcast of live streams from top-tier broadcasters around the
world through to players and software clients. This includes
digital video encoding, DRM encryption, linear ad insertion, CDN
integration, cloud video infrastructure development and
maintenance, real-time troubleshooting, NOC monitoring and much
more. Xumo is seeking a candidate that has deep and broad knowledge
of modern streaming technologies and is familiar with all streaming
protocols (e.g. HLS/DASH) necessary for today's multifaceted
streaming media landscape. This role will need an individual to be
very organized, excellent in written and verbal communication with
internal and external stakeholders and be able to regularly
demonstrate subject matter expertise in OTT (over-the-top)
streaming.
Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter, was formed to
develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform on a variety
of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs. Powered by Comcast's
global technology platform, Xumo devices and services feature an
entertainment experience designed to make it easy for consumers to
find and enjoy their favorite streaming content through a
world-class user interface and voice search, and for partners to
meaningfully connect and engage with millions of consumers.Job
DescriptionCore Responsibilities
- In this role, you will play a crucial role in shaping the video
playback experience for across all Xumo Play and Xumo Enterprise
distribution platforms
- As a key leader in our organization, you will collaborate with
cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class products that
enhance our customers' viewing experience
- Generate product strategy and execution that will drive the
success of our streaming services from signal acquisition, encoding
and transcoding, through to monetization and outbound delivery
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -
- partnering with Video Engineering to create, maintain and
innovate the Video Engineering and Product roadmap
- communicating with external Content Partners on various
business matters related to video streaming architecture,
specification review, troubleshooting and more
- close supervision of budget and related costs associated with
video infrastructure
- video operation support, to include replication and deployment
of key video services (in close collaboration with Video
Engineering team)
- build out and supervision of new/advanced virtual NOC (Network
Operations Center) and corresponding monitoring & error-preventing
systems in end-to-end OTT workflows
- Take ownership of the product development process, from
ideation to launch, and ensure that all products meet quality
standards and are delivered on time and within budget
- Exceptional organization skills will be necessary as this role
will closely liaise with Project Management Office
- Use data and analytics to inform product decisions and
continuously improve the video playback experience for our
viewers
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and
use your knowledge to identify opportunities for leveraging new
technologies in full video infrastructure stack
- Communicate product updates and progress to key stakeholders,
including senior leadership, and solicit feedback to continually
improve our products
- Represent the company at industry events and conferences,
sharing how Xumo approaches FAST content delivery both for our
owned and operated services and via our syndication pipeline
- Ability to work non-traditional hours (as needed) for various
critical global events
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in
matters of significance.
- 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.
- Position is office based in Irvine, CA; Denver, CO or
Philadelphia, PA- 4 days/week & 1 day/week remote.Basic
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in technology related fields, such as
Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technology
certification
- Minimum of five (5) years of planning, designing, developing
and delivering consumer software experiences
- Minimum of five (5) years of leading and/or directly involved
in product/software development with relevant experience in OTT
video streaming technologies (e.g. HLS/DASH/DRM) and cloud
infrastructure
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in media content
delivery in Television/Broadcast, Streaming, or related field
- Excellent communication skills with ability to drive and lead
meetings around business systems and/or related topics as well as
efficiently and effectively communicate with cross functional
partners from highly technical to business oriented
- Analytical mind & strong problem-solving capabilities with
experience launching/scaling products and features to solve complex
challenges
- Strong collaborator with excellent written and verbal
communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting
skills
- Strong process and systems background with knowledge and
experience in agile development/project methodologiesHighly
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television),
CTV (Connected TV), or other OTT streaming media products &
services
- Experience in digital video processing technologies, content
delivery networking, and ad insertions technologies, in FAST or
other OTT products & services
- Experience with DRM technologies and packagers for OTT
streaming
- Experience with AWS Media Services (e.g. AWS Elemental) as well
as related infrastructure (content delivery, edge compute,
serverless, storage, security)
- Experience with Accessibility and Compliance/Regulatory
requirements (e.g. closed captioning) and standards related within
OTT streaming
- Experience with SCTE-35 signaling and markers for live streams
and on-demand video
- Experience with Content Management and/or Asset Management
Systems
- Proficiency with relational databases, performing SQL queries,
and other querying tools
- Proficiency with Jira or similar product management
toolsEmployees 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.
- Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
- 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.Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
employer.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:Media Streaming; Product Management; Video Engineering;
Video Streaming; Emerging TechnologiesSalary:Primary Location Pay
Range: $136,900.12 - $205,350.18Additional Range: This job can be
performed in Colorado with a Pay Range of $130,947.94 -
$205,350.18Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay
within this range, 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.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 on
our careers site for more details.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile
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 Experience10 Years +
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