C/C++ Software Engineer IV - On-site, Chicago, IL or Reston, VA

Company: Comcast
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we're making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.Job SummaryAs a pivotal member of the Core Engineering team, the Software Engineer 2 will be responsible for building, improving, and maintaining a high-performance, highly available, distributed online video Ad Server system. This role involves working closely with Product Managers (PMs) to build features for business needs and collaborating on technical specifications to determine operational feasibility. The successful candidate will oversee the complete lifecycle of software development, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support.Core Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and customizes current applications. Develops software update process for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.
• Trains junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.
• Oversees the researching, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports.
• Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures, and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers.
• Assists in tracking and evaluating performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget.
• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
• Displays expertise in knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, and skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
• Displays expertise in process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design, and technical choices to internal audiences.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Additional Responsibilities
• Responsible for your owned features' complete software development lifecycle, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support.
• Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility.
• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code.
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Document and maintain software functionality.
• Tailor and deploy engineering tools, processes, and metrics.
• Support overall business.
• Technically solve issues.
• Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams to further incorporate collective innovations.Employees at all levels are expected to:
• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users, and advocates of our game-changing technology, products, and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making callbacks, and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities.Disclaimer:This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.Comcast is proud to be 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.Skills:Technical Requirements; Software Applications; DesignSalary:Primary Location Pay Range: $126,788.71 - $190,183.07Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.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 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 on our careers site for more details.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.Relevant Work Experience7-10 Years
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