Director, Engineering
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
This job posting will remain open until 2025-10-22 06:05 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.
The base pay for this position generally is between $138,930.00 and $246,290.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known by our Spectrum products and services, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.
Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.
This posting has been extended beyond the initial anticipated closing date.
Are you a strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment? As Director of Engineering at Spectrum, you will oversee a dynamic team, driving consistent engineering practices and stable product delivery in alignment with company goals. Your expertise will ensure seamless technical operations, robust cross-functional collaboration, and effective support for product deployment. Your leadership will directly shape the quality and reliability of Spectrum’s solutions.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Develop an effective front line leadership team and assist them with developing their direct reports as to drive a high-performance culture and environment
- Lead an innovative, collaborative work team to produce exceptional results delivering the customer experience
- Oversee designated operations which may include, but not limited to Headend, network engineering, advanced video engineering, construction projects, and related equipment requirements
- Provide engineering support and direction for new or existing technologies and current operational initiatives
- Evaluate and consult with all levels of leadership regarding technical operations, strategic planning of rebuilds, network operations, dispatch, and new product development and deployment
- Direct quality control programs for engineering operations and consistent operational procedures
- Review selections on bids for contracted projects, and provide recommendations as necessary
- Direct capital budget process, executes approved budget plan
- Ensure current procedures and tests are performed in accordance with Federal Communication Commission Standards
- Oversee the maintenance of records as required by the Federal Communications Commission and other government agencies
- Ensure adherence to company TQA policies
- Lead and participate in succession planning
Working Conditions
- Office environment
- Varying schedules in a 24x7 Network Center
- Exposure to moderate noise levels
- Travel as required
What You’ll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience
- 10+ years engineering experience and/or network operations
- 7+ years management experience
- 2+ years project management experience
Skills
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Advanced knowledge of HFC, Advanced Video, IP Networks, and Telephony
- Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
- Ability to supervise and motivate others
- Ability to use personal computer and software applications
- Advanced knowledge of all FCC compliance reports and other rules and regulations
- Comprehensive understanding of applicable local and state rules and regulations; comprehensive understanding of OSHA rules and regulations, both federal and state
- Comprehensive understanding of HVAC and power distribution systems, Analog Transmission Line Theory, and Electronic Theory
- In-depth knowledge of Federal Communications Commission regulations, Fiber Optic theory, National Electric Code, and National Electric Safety Code
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (VMWare, Nutanix, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
- Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (NCTI, SCTE, BCT/E)
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of company products and services
Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
This job posting will remain open until 2025-10-22 06:05 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.
The base pay for this position generally is between $138,930.00 and $246,290.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known by our Spectrum products and services, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.
Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.
