Sr. Software Engineer (C++ or GoLang or Java) - 2 Days Onsite - Reston, VA - FreeWheel

Blueface Ltd; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueface Ltd is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to develop software solutions for the Ad Serving team at FreeWheel. The role involves designing and delivering high-quality software, mentoring junior engineers, and working on cloud-based systems.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience with C++ and be proficient in database and network programming. Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to complex environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience with compiled languages (C++ preferred), databases, and network programming.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, own, and deliver high-quality software.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.

Skills

C++

Database management

Network programming

Object-oriented programming

Git

Go Lang

Ad Tech

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

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.

The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for developing software solutions for the Ad Serving team at FreeWheel. The Ad Serving system is the backbone of FreeWheel's demand side platform (DSP) advertising business. It listens to billions of ad auctions per day, decides which of our hundreds of customers should participate, and executes complex bidding strategies to provide optimal results -- in milliseconds.

Responsibilities

• Design, own, and deliver high-quality software
• Function effectively as a member of a team
• Mentor junior engineers
• Interact with management and other members of the development group
• Continually seek to improve themselves and the company

Essential Functions

• Be effective members of their team, department and company
• Demonstrate good analytical abilities, attention to detail, and strong verbal / written communication skills in English
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously when asked
• Work with a range of technologies, programming languages, and applications
• Write quality software within reasonable timeframes based on the designs and specifications provided

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 4+ years of professional experience with compiled languages (C++ preferred), databases, and network programming.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Ability to adapt quickly to an existing, complex environment
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Go Lang experience is a plus
• Ad Tech experience is a plus

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in designing, developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and owning servers and cloud-based systems
• Write, maintain, and deploy cloud-based software and distributed computational systems using the Linux operating system
• Develop software and software architecture using C++
• Plan and execute the development, testing, and deployment of new software features and improvements to cloud-based software infrastructure; work with scalable design patterns
• Use data warehouses including Snowflake, and distributed databases, including Aerospike
• Analyze and optimize algorithm performance; document all development activity
• Research, write, and edit documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports
• Monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products; review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; conduct analysis to determine integration needs
• Work with the Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements
• Review code
• Disseminate software best practices
• 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

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.

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.

Relevant Work Experience

7–10 Years

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.