Director of Software Engineering, AdTech Platform

Comcast Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple development teams building and maintaining Python/Django services and scalable DSP software. The role emphasizes setting coding standards, guiding architectural choices, and delivering reliable systems in a high‑throughput environment.

You will manage releases, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive performance metrics while ensuring ongoing support for existing platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple software development teams.
• Experience with Python/Django.
• Experience with distributed systems in low latency/high frequency environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and execution of software strategies to align with organizational goals
• Defining coding standards and frameworks for application development across various platforms
• Directing a large team in creating innovative software and web applications, while ensuring ongoing support for existing solutions
• Managing the rollout of software releases and updates, ensuring seamless implementation across the organization
• Collaborating with managers to meet project deadlines, specifications, and budgetary constraints, while developing performance metrics
• Reporting on project progress and managing large-scale budgets to meet financial targets
• Researching and integrating new coding technologies and practices to enhance development efficiency
• Partnering with other engineering teams to adopt practices that support organizational objectives
• 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) as necessary
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Python/Django

Distributed systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple development teams building and maintaining Python/Django services and scalable DSP software. The role emphasizes setting coding standards, guiding architectural choices, and delivering reliable systems in a high‑throughput environment.

You will manage releases, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive performance metrics while ensuring ongoing support for existing platforms.