RISE Program, Cox Communications Engineer

Company:

Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Family Group:

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile:

Software Engineer I

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Travel %:

No

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

Cox Communications Engineering designs, builds, and operates one of the most capable Broadband Networks in the nation. We are looking to build the engineering workforce of the future by investing in early career engineering candidates and providing rotational work assignments. The Cox Rotations InSide Engineering (RISE) program will enable early career engineering candidates to learn what it takes to design, build and operate the networks of the future. This role requires an individual with a passion for software development, ready to contribute to our mission of delivering top-tier software solutions.

A RISE candidate will have a strong educational background in the following areas:

• Software Engineering
• Communication Protocols
• Internet Protocol Technologies
• Scripting Skills
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Electrical Engineering Principles
• Data Science
• Process Improvement

Over the course of two years, RISE Engineers will embark on a transformative journey consisting of four six-month rotations. During each rotation, they will have the valuable opportunity to engage in a variety of short-term projects spanning the entire Cox Engineering organization. By immersing themselves in different areas, RISE Engineers will develop a comprehensive understanding of our technologies and processes, while also contributing their own expertise to our Software and Automation domains.

This exceptional program empowers our fresh talent to cultivate a diverse perspective on Cox Engineering, fostering their skillsets and preparing them for long-term success in their careers with Cox.

Key Skills and Areas of Growth

• Object oriented programming, such as Python
• Experience with REST APIs and LINUX
• Strong competency in networking technologies, especially layers 1 through 4
• Experience with various Networking Technologies - Wi-Fi, DOCSIS, PON
• Experience with basic network performance & reliability testing concepts such as throughput, packet loss, latency, out-of-sequence packets, etc.
• Strong critical thinking skills a must, ability to create specific action plans & success criteria independently based on general guidance and goals.
• Ability to analyze diverse data sets using Data Science and Advanced Analytics
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI and other data visualization toolsets.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices, ensuring your skills remain sharp and relevant.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software development.
• An understanding or familiarity with cloud platforms, notably Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Solid grasp of software development best practices and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in an agile development environment, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Clear and effective communication skills, able to present technical details to a varied audience.
• A keen sense of team spirit, open-mindedness, and a genuine passion for engineering.

About Us:

Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that's true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we're creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.