Sr. Backend Engineer C++ (Chicago or Reston)

Xfinity; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 126,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and support an innovative video advertising platform. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in C++ and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills. This virtual position offers a competitive salary range of $126,788.71 - $190,183.07 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant work experience with C++.
• Experience with large system software design and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical innovation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.
• Design and develop new software and web applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

C++ Programming Language

Agile Methodology

Teamwork

Communication

Distributed Systems Technologies

Systems Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

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. FreeWheel’s New York Engineering Hub is a core part of our global engineering group building a one-stop solution for the TV industry to manage its billion-dollar revenue. Our tech platform handles billions of daily requests, processes terabytes of raw daily data, and optimizes clients’ business. This position is virtual-based.

Job Summary

FreeWheel is looking for passionate Software Engineers to help design, build and support our high-quality, innovative video advertising platform.

Required Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or above.

Experience

• 4+ years relevant work experience with C++

Development

• 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

• Support overall business.

• Technically solve issues.

Cooperation

• Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams to further incorporate collective innovations

Technical Skills

• 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.
• Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to meet or co-work with global teams.

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. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
• Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
• Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
• 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.
• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
• Displays 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.

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.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• 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

Agile Methodology, C++ Programming Language, Communication, Distributed Systems Technologies, Systems Design, Teamwork

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $126,788.71 - $190,183.07

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

7-10 Years

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.