Job Summary
Comcast’s Summer Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 11-week immersive experience places interns at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.Job Description
Your experience will include:
Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.
Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow interns.
Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your internship and beyond.
Professional Development: Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.
At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Summer Internship Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.
Organization & Team Overview
Comcast’s Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience. The Comcast Network and CONNECTivity (CONNECT) organization is a highly agile, fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers.
The Access Sustaining Engineering team provides technical support and configuration management for both virtual and integrated broadband network platforms, including customer equipment and remote access devices. We support the development and deployment of next-generation technologies such as Mid Split and Full Duplex (FDX), manage internet service tiers, and support lab testing, field issue resolution, and certification of customer-owned devices. We also provide engineering and operational support for our fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solution, ensuring smooth integration and close collaboration with technology vendors.
Role Description
Are you passionate about the technologies that power the Internet? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and building tools that improve how networks operate? If you're curious, driven, and eager to make a real impact in broadband innovation, we’d love to have you on our team.
As an Access Technology Engineering Intern on the Access Sustaining Engineering team, you will gain hands-on experience with advanced broadband technologies, including HFC, RF, and optical systems. You’ll contribute to the development of tools and automation that improve lab testing, streamline device configuration, and enhance issue detection and resolution. Your work will directly support the rollout of high-speed internet services, help expand and optimize low-latency performance, and ensure millions of devices are ready to deliver a world-class customer experience, thereby contributing significantly to our company's mission.
What are some interesting problems the student will work on?
In this role, you will play a crucial part in bridging the gap between development and operations. Your support in the integration, testing, and validation of advanced access network technologies will be instrumental in improving network performance and enhancing the subscriber experience. You will contribute to system-level planning and execution across multiple disciplines and business units. This position offers hands-on involvement in cutting-edge broadband solutions and provides opportunities to drive continuous improvement in quality and reliability, making you an integral part of our success.
Some example day-to-day projects include:
Supporting the launch of new fiber-based broadband services by validating device configurations and network readiness.
Helping build and maintain the systems that generate and manage configuration files for millions of devices across Comcast’s network.
Developing tools and automation to improve lab testing efficiency and issue triage workflows.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate new technologies and troubleshoot real-world network challenges.
Where can this student make an impact?
As an intern on the Access Sustaining Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. Your role in contributing to the development of tools and automation that improve testing efficiency and operational workflows is crucial. Your contributions will help accelerate the deployment of next-gen broadband technologies and improve the reliability of services for millions of customers. Whether you're streamlining how devices are configured, enhancing test automation, or helping resolve field issues faster, you will be working in a dynamic environment that offers ample opportunities for learning and growth, shaping the future of connectivity.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support lab validation efforts through test automation, data analysis, and reporting tools.
Contribute to COAM device certification workflows and test harness development.
Help develop dashboards and scripts for field issue triage (e.g., OFDMA, DS/US performance)
Assist in RSwitch (FTTH) deployment tooling and vendor integration support
Contributes to the development of testing and evaluates solutions presented to the Company by various internal and external partners and vendors. Contributes to case studies, testing and reporting.
Assists with conducting studies to support product or application development.
Support the Access Technology core team values of Courage, Curiosity, Trust, and Respect. Collaborate across teams with an open-minded perspective on new ideas with creative contribution on new technology, architectures and operational approaches.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with broadband network architectures, including RF, optical, and wireless systems.
Proficiency in scripting or software development (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar) to automate testing, interact with lab equipment, and streamline configuration workflows.
Exposure to Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC), DOCSIS, or OFDM-based systems is a plus.
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and REST APIs
Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical 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 2026- Spring 2028)
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 2026 semester before graduating)
Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program starting June 1, 2026, through August 14, 2026
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)
Skills
Compensation
Base Pay: $32.00Base 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.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 YearsComcast 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.Top Skills
Comcast Centennial, Colorado, USA Office
Comcast Western Division Headquarters, Centennial, CO, United States, 80112
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