Lead Software Engineer (Data)-4555

Comcast Advertising; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast Advertising seeks a Lead Software Engineer (Data) to guide a team building data products with Go and Python. You will query ClickHouse and Snowflake, deploy on AWS (EKS/EMR/RDS/S3), and design scalable data pipelines.

You will develop dashboards in Looker, monitor systems with Grafana, and own CI/CD processes using Jenkins and GitHub. Strong collaboration and mentoring are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience developing data products using Go and Python.
• 5+ years writing SQL for data exploration in ClickHouse; querying data with Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a team responsible for developing data products.
• Develop dashboards using Looker and monitor systems with Grafana.
• Deploy data products to AWS (EKS, EMR, RDS, S3) and design scalable data pipelines.
• Build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and manage GitHub version control.

Skills

Go

Python

Grafana

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

ClickHouse

Snowflake

Looker

GitHub

Jenkins

Airflow

AWS

EKS

EMR

Job description

## Lead Software Engineer (Data)-4555Apply: VA - Reston, 11951 Freedom Dr Ste 900: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (18 days left to apply): R440924FreeWheel, 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****Job Description**DUTIES: Provide technical leadership to a team responsible for developing data products using Golang and Python; writing SQL queries for data exploration in Clickhouse; querying data using Snowflake; deploying data products to AWS cloud platform including EKS, EMR, RDS, and S3; scheduling and monitoring workflows using Airflow; developing dashboards using Looker; performing version control using GitHub; building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins; and performing application monitoring and alerting using Grafana; apply specialized knowledge of our Data platforms; provide leadership throughout the design process and assists in guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques; plan and design new software and web applications; analyze, test and assist with the integration of new applications; oversee the documentation of all development activity; train non-technical personnel; assist with tracking performance metrics; provide guidance and support to other engineers; integrate knowledge of business and functional priorities; act as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment; collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; conducts analysis to determine integration needs; design new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications; develop software update processes for existing applications; assist in the roll-out of software releases; oversee the researching, writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports; keep current with technological developments within the industry; monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products; review literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects; assist in tracking and evaluating performance metrics; ensure team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget; work with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements; test and evaluate systems, subsystems and components; act as a technical contact and liaison for outside vendors and/or customers; present and defend architectural, design and technical choices to internal and external audiences; and train junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications. Position is eligible to work remotely one or more days per week, per company policy.REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, and seven (7) years of experience developing data products using Golang and Python; of which five (5) years include writing SQL queries for data exploration in Clickhouse; querying data using Snowflake; deploying data products to AWS cloud platform including EKS, EMR, RDS, and S3; scheduling and monitoring workflows using Airflow; developing dashboards using Looker; performing version control using GitHub; of which two (2) years include building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins; and performing application monitoring and alerting using Grafana.SALARY: $175,427 to $200,000 per year.BENEFITS: https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits.**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**Go Programming Language, Grafana, Python (Programming Language)**Compensation**Base Pay: $175,427.00Comcast 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.Comcast is 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.