Comcast Software Engineer Intern
Company: Comcast Corporation
Location: Reston
Posted on: September 17, 2024
Job Description:
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad
platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by
premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we're
making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all
screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we
have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around
the world.Job SummaryThis job code is to be used for internships
and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract
workers.Job DescriptionProgram Overview - -Discover opportunities
designed to set your career in motion! The Comcast internship/co-op
program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop
strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the
day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company,
and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional
network. - -This program immerses students into the daily operation
of a contemporary media and technology company while working
side-by-side with Comcast's top innovators. The student becomes an
integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative,
and thought-provoking projects within various business units.
-Organization & Team Overview -Comcast Advertising helps the
television industry monetize its premium content through a robust
technology platform that enables consumers to view high-quality
videos on any device, including PC, smartphone, OTT device, set-top
box, and traditional TV. ---- -Comcast Advertising's Reston
Engineering Hub is the center of our global engineering group,
which is building a one-stop solution for the TV industry to manage
its billion-dollar revenue. Our tech platform is capable of
handling billions of daily requests, providing insightful
forecasting of inventory and audience, processing terabytes of raw
daily data, and optimizing clients' businesses. - -Role Description
-Are you passionate about digital media, entertainment, and
software services? Do you like significant challenges and working
within a highly motivated team environment? - - -As a Search engine
Intern on the Infra UI&API team, you will: -
- Develop and optimize search algorithms to improve search
personalized, relevance, performance, and scalability. -
- Work with large complex datasets to build efficient indexing
and retrieval systems. -
- Implement advanced features such as natural language
processing, machine learning models, and ranking algorithms. -
-What are some interesting problems the student will work on? - -In
your role, you will Implement advanced features such as natural
language processing, machine learning models, and ranking
algorithms and work with large complex datasets to build efficient
indexing and retrieval systems. - -Where can this student make an
impact? --- -You'll be working with the best and brightest minds in
Comcast Advertising while we roll out the Search Engine that will
power Personalized ranking and recommendation.---Success in this
role is characterized by a faster speed to market and better user
experience on the Search function. - -Job Responsibilities
-Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - -
- Assist in designing, implementing, and fine-tuning search
algorithms to improve the relevance and accuracy of search results.
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- Implement and test personalization techniques to tailor search
results based on user preferences and behavior. -
- Work with large datasets to analyze and extract meaningful
patterns that can enhance search performance. -
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. - -Preferred
Skills -
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or
C++. -
- Basic understanding of search algorithms, data structures, and
databases. -
- Experience with data analysis and handling large datasets. -
- Knowledge of machine learning and personalization techniques is
a plus. -
- Preferred Majors: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science,
Computer Science, Software Engineering -Minimum Qualifications and
Eligibility Requirements -
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from a United
States-based college or university - -
- Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation
date between Winter 2025- Spring 2027) - -
- Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the
completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be
returning to school for Fall 2025 semester before graduating) -
- Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the
summer program- June 2 through August 15, 2025 -
- Authorized to work in the United States with no current or
future sponsorship needs -
- Available to report in-person to the work location on the job
posting (unless virtual offering) -
- Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V -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.Salary:Base Pay: $40.00The
application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless
the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or
later.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.Relevant Work Experience0-2 Years
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