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Technical.ly
11-03-2025
- Business
- Technical.ly
This Week in Jobs: The future looks bright with these 21 tech career opportunities
The first week after daylight savings time starts is always mayhem (cue Lady Gaga's new album) — but it's also a reminder that spring is here at last, and the days are officially longer. So what are you going to do with the extra daylight? TWIJ may be all about the jobs, but we don't want you to spend it all on the job hunt. Be sure to get out and get some fresh air while the sun's out. But not before you check out this week's list of jobs, plus the news of the week. The News Since our last TWIJ, all of the 2025 RealLIST Startups have come out for Philly, Baltimore, DC and Pittsburgh, spotlighting regional startups galore. Learn about the impacts of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, which has allocated $208 million in funding to 600 research projects and 41 different entities within the state since 2006. A new Pitchbook report shows that woman-founded startups started to see an upturn in VC investments in 2024. For the first time, all of Pennsylvania had its own house (read: branded presence) at the 2025 SXSW in Austin: Keystone House, an expansion of Amplify Philly. The fate of more than 300 federal properties across the US, including ten in Pennsylvania, hangs in the balance after a list of 'non-core properties' was posted, then removed, by the General Services Administration. Founders are urged to seek private funding via VC and angel investors as federal grant funding slows due to funding freeze red tape. Client Spotlight AI is powerful, but it's even more impactful when 'Designed with Love.' At Comcast, Director of Product Management Oluseyi Akinnaso uses his passion for AI to lead development in sports entertainment technology. 'Every day, I have the privilege of collaborating with some of the most brilliant and innovative technologists in AI to create experiences that delight millions of customers,' he said. 'Our work is fun and there's also a lot of intentionality behind it.' The Jobs Greater Philly Exempt for the federal hiring freeze: The FBI is looking for people with cybersecurity and technology backgrounds to become special agents. Business management services company Brooksource is seeking a Business Systems Analyst. Fintech for good company Perpay is hiring a Site Merchandising Manager and Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack. Susquehanna International Group is looking for a Software Asset Manager. Dental membership platform services company Kleer and Membersy has an available position for a Quality Assurance Engineer. DC + Baltimore Noblis needs to hire an Application/Systems Engineer. T. Rowe Price is in search of a Senior Technical Analyst. Brooksource is hiring a Business Analyst. If you're a cybersecurity expert in Baltimore who's always wanted to be an FBI agent, The Federal Bureau of Investigations is seeking a Special Agent: Cybersecurity/Technology Expertise. BAE Systems is looking for a HPC Software Integration Engineer. Pittsburgh Google is hiring for the position of Software Developer III, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering in Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon University is in need of an experienced technologist for its Embedded Software Engineer role. The FBI is also looking in Pittsburgh for potential Special Agents with expertise in cybersecurity and technology. Gecko Robotics is seeking a Test and Reliability Engineer. Carmeuse Lime and Stone is hiring a Corporate Reliability Manager. Remote Netflix is hiring an L5 Software Engineer familiar with the Python platform. Ansys is looking for someone on the east coast to fill a remote Backend Engineer position. Fintech company Stripe needs a remote Software Engineer to support its infrastructure. Oracle is seeking a remote Software Developer. The End The future is looking bright! See you next week!
Technical.ly
11-02-2025
- Business
- Technical.ly
This Week in Jobs: Fly high with these 29 tech career opportunities
Sunday night was a big evening for birds of all kinds. From the Eagles preventing the Chiefs from a historic three-peat to the meme-ification of a delightful Super Bowl typo (Superb Owl, anyone?) the weekend was one for the birds. But for most of us, it's back to reality now. Don't fret; we're here to soften the blow with a few new opportunities. The News Win or lose, the big game meant big economic gains for both Philadelphia and Kansas City. Here's some feel-good Philly news: a die hard Eagles fan scored a pair of tickets to the Super Bowl thanks to a good deed and the work of this tech startup. AI is powerful, but it's even more impactful when 'designed with Love.' Learn how Comcast Director of Product Management Oluseyi Akinnaso uses his passion for AI to lead development in sports entertainment technology. The Penn Center for Innovation celebrates 10 years — here's a rundown of some of its most transformative scientific breakthroughs from the past decade. It's not just DC; these 10 regions are likely to be impacted by the federal return to office mandates. From Belgaum to Baltimore, a biotech founder traces her steps to success in the latest ' How I Got Here.' Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rang in the new year with a slew of executive orders impacting the state. Learn how they could impact daily life as they go into effect. Client Spotlight Pinnacle 21 by Certara is a SaaS company with a history of supporting early-career engineers. 'Pinnacle 21 provides steps for you to go where you want in your career,' said Software Engineer Justin Jefferson. 'They challenge you, review your performance, and work with you to achieve your goals.' Learn more about this client here. The Jobs Philly + Delaware Fintech company Perpay is searching for a Site Merchandising Manager Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack Engineering Manager Risk Analyst, Strategic Analytics Susquehanna International Group needs a Helpdesk Analyst. Brooksource is hiring a Business Analyst and Data Migration Lead. Global management consulting firm Gap International wants a Data Visualization Specialist. DC + Baltimore Danfoss is keeping an eye out for a Refrigeration Technical Support Engineer- Food Retail. Brooksource could use a Test Automation Lead and Business Analyst. The Washington Post wants a . PBS could use a Technical Product Manager III. Data solutions company Enlighten is searching for a Software Engineer. Pittsburgh Carnegie Mellon University could use an Embedded Software Engineer. Four Growers is in need of a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Defense acquisition disruptor Govini is hiring a Software Development Engineer. New grads, take note! Westinghouse wants an Electrical Engineer I. The End Flock to something new. See you next time!
Technical.ly
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Technical.ly
How this Comcast director of product management is bringing heart to AI
As Director of Product Management, TPX, Oluseyi Akinnaso uses his passion for AI to lead development in Comcast's sports entertainment technology. Inspired by his upbringing and relationship with his father, he is committed to fostering a sense of community and a responsibility for giving back. Learn more about Oluseyi in the interview below. Can you tell us a little bit about your role as a Director of Product Management at Comcast? My current role is the most exciting product manager role that I've had because I get to leverage AI for entertainment experiences like Sports Highlights – which detects major plays in a game and enables fans to catch highlights they've missed, Smart Resume, and other features of Xfinity's X1 Platform. Every day is different, from managing stakeholders to delivering presentations to conducting sales. Then there are times when I'm doing more product management – conducting research, making sure the team is meeting organization goals, and figuring out how to create all-new experiences. As part of leading VideoAI product management, my responsibilities also extend beyond sports and entertainment. I get to work on the commercialization of our technologies externally through Comcast Technology Solutions and collaborate closely with Sky and NBCUniversal on AI-powered interactive and advertising opportunities. You were recently featured in Comcast's 'Designed with Love' campaign. How did that opportunity come about? When we were rolling out Sports Highlights for the Men's World Cup, my dad was visiting from Nigeria. He doesn't truly know what I do, but AI is a big enough buzzword to excite him in general – and he loves soccer. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to show my dad some of the amazing technology at Comcast and to give him a sneak peek into something we're rolling out for the World Cup. Seeing his face light up over my work is part of the reason I do it. It's really cool to be able to engage the people you love with your work, especially when it's something that they love too. What does 'Designed with Love' mean to you? It means bringing my personal experiences to work and having a responsibility not only to myself, but to the customers and the teams that I work with. It also means deeply caring about the products we deliver, almost as if it is our baby, in a sense. We pour our hearts into a product, and we want it to succeed. When it doesn't do as well as intended, we make improvements for it to do better. At the end of the day, I can't wait to get up in the morning and talk about it. How has AI influenced your journey and work? When I applied for a job at Comcast, I had no idea it was with AI – it was just a luck of the draw. When I was hired, I was stoked to be able to work in this space, and from there on, it became a passion of mine. Every year something new comes out, and that's exciting to me. As we look to productize AI as an organization, we know that there needs to be more representation from the folks that build the technology for it to be a product that all our customers can use. With that in mind, it takes on a mission. Every day, I have the privilege of collaborating with some of the most brilliant and innovative technologists in AI to create experiences that delight millions of customers. Our work is fun and there's also a lot of intentionality behind it. How would you describe Comcast's commitment to DE&I? And why is that important to you? Comcast is intentional about DE&I. People can show up as their authentic selves and bring their perspectives into the conversations that we have. I find that to be a breath of fresh air. I can share my own experiences knowing that it affects how we build our products. Are there other experiences in your life that have shaped who you are as a technologist and as a leader today? My faith shaped a lot about what it means to be a leader. I value other folks first, which I think can be disarming to those who are on my team, but it also helps to build trust. I also take pride in my upbringing. My parents were strict growing up, but I now look back and appreciate the discipline they instilled in me. It has helped shape my ability to focus, to never give up, and to always want to learn. It is my dedication to learning that has helped me become a better technologist. What advice would you give to your younger self? Be patient. Take your time – the right opportunity will come your way. When I was younger, I liked to draw and write, but I also felt pressure from my Nigerian parents to find a career that promised financial stability. When I graduated college, I wanted to become an advertising copywriter. But as time went on, I got into graphic design and then learned how to code websites. That's where I started the journey into technology and discovered product management as a career path. My understanding of code and my creative mind were brought together in this role. I never dreamed I could take my creativity and apply it to something other than art or writing. What do you enjoy most about working at Comcast? One of the biggest reasons I love working at Comcast is because it's based in Philly. My family moved to the area from Nigeria in 1992, and it has been my home ever since. Comcast makes an intentional effort to serve its local community, and I love that. When I look at what I can do for my adopted city and how I can help other folks, I look to Comcast. There are always opportunities to give back to the community and to speak to other people like me and to let them know that there is a space for them here.
