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

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 Summary

As a pivotal member of the Core Engineering team, the Software Engineer2 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.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

  • Analyzes and determines integration needs.
  • Evaluates and plans software designs, test results and technical manuals.
  • Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
  • Programs new software, web applications and supports new applications under development and the customization of current applications.
  • Edits and reviews technical requirements documentation.
  • Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
  • Displays knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
  • Displays knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills.
  • Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, project management skills.
  • 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.

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or above.
  • 5 years relevant work experience
  • Experience with C/C++, DB design, and network programming.
  • Experience with large system software design and development.
  • Experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems is a plus.
  • Advertising industry experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical innovation.
  • Strong passion for learning/practicing new techniques
  • Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile, and Software Engineering Methodology.
  • Team working skills, good communication skills, willingness to work under pressure.
  • Have the ability and persistence in technical support.
  • Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology.
  • Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to meet or co-work with global teams.

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 call backs 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.

Skills

Design, New Software, Software Components

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $91,057.68 - $136,586.52

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. 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 compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While 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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 Years

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.
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