Senior Backend Engineer (C/C++, Go) — Hybrid Reston

Comcast Advertising

Reston (VA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Comcast Advertising seeks a Backend Software Engineer to join the Reston hybrid team. The role focuses on building and maintaining a high-quality video advertising platform, collaborating across product, operations, and engineering to deliver scalable features.

Ideal candidates have deep experience in C/C++, Golang, and distributed systems, with a strong grounding in network programming and DB design. A BS degree and passion for learning are expected.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with C/C++/Golang, DB design and network programming.
  • Experience with large system software design and distributed systems is preferred.
  • Strong problem solving and technical innovation.
  • Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology.
  • Advertising industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.
  • Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications.
  • Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
  • Mentors junior level software engineers and provides technical leadership.
  • Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.

Skills

C/C++/Golang
Distributed systems
Network programming
SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

DB design
Large-scale systems

Job description

Comcast Advertising seeks a Backend Software Engineer to join the Reston hybrid team. The role focuses on building and maintaining a high-quality video advertising platform, collaborating across product, operations, and engineering to deliver scalable features.

Ideal candidates have deep experience in C/C++, Golang, and distributed systems, with a strong grounding in network programming and DB design. A BS degree and passion for learning are expected.

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