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Video QA Engineer 3 - FAST Enterprise Distribution - Xumo

Comcast
  • US
    Irvine, California, United States
  • US
    Irvine, California, United States

Über

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed to develop and offer a next‑generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company consists of three primary lines of business: Xumo devices, Xumo Play, and Xumo Enterprise. Powered by Comcast’s global entertainment platform, Xumo devices feature a world‑class user interface with universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content. Xumo Play is a free ad‑supported streaming TV (FAST) service offering hundreds of linear channels and on‑demand options. Xumo Enterprise provides tools and services for content creators, distributors, and advertisers to make FAST content more accessible.
Job Summary Xumo is seeking a QA Engineer III to support the quality, stability, and operational readiness of our FAST Enterprise Syndication platform. This role partners closely with video engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure high‑quality linear channel delivery across MVPD, OEM, and OTT distribution partners. This position focuses on linear streaming workflows, combining hands‑on operational QA with structured test planning, device certification, and partner readiness. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in fast‑paced production environments.
Responsibilities
Perform end‑to‑end QA on video streaming and playback experiences, validating that video, audio, captions, and ad or content quality standards are met.
Test across a wide range of devices (smart TVs, mobile, web, set‑top boxes) to ensure consistent quality, performance, and feature behavior.
Validate new distribution endpoints and partner integrations prior to launch to reduce production risk.
Review encoding profiles, metadata handling, subtitle/caption formatting, and playback logic.
Work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and operations team to review requirements, specifications, and delivery readiness.
Support device certification, partner readiness, or cross‑platform compatibility efforts.
Participate in operational tasks such as channel launches, migrations, maintenance windows, assisting with validation and issue triage.
Monitor and validate production incidents, supporting troubleshooting and recovery efforts.
Maintain test environments, devices, and tools required for ongoing QA operations.
Identify opportunities to improve QA efficiency through process improvements, automation, and lightweight scripting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent hands‑on experience.
3+ years of QA experience in video, streaming, OTT, broadcast, or digital media environments.
Strong understanding of test planning, test case development, regression testing, and issue tracking procedures.
Design and execute test strategies to validate product functionality, performance, and overall quality.
Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to clarify requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with release goals.
Review product and technical specifications with a focus on testability, verification, and quality throughout development.
Working knowledge of HLS, DASH, and other adaptive bitrate streaming formats.
Familiarity with scripting such as Python, JavaScript, Bash/Shell, etc.
Passion for video technology, consumer streaming experiences, and content quality.
Ideal Candidate Traits
Agile mindset with strong troubleshooting instincts.
Highly collaborative and partner‑focused.
Calm under pressure during production incidents.
Process‑oriented with a bias toward automation.
Benefits Comcast provides best‑in‑class benefits to eligible employees. 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 offers a variety of benefits designed to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally through major life milestones and everyday needs.
Salary Primary Location Pay Range: This job can be performed in California with a good‑faith estimated pay range upon hire of $93,180.71 – $124,240.94 USD. Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within the posted range at hiring, dependent on experience. The application window is 30 days from the posted date unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Comcast 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.
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  • Irvine, California, United States

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