Sr. Software Engineer - Ad Tech & Distributed Systems - FreeWheel

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to enhance the Streaming Hub application’s reliability and performance. You will develop expertise in system architecture, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in software engineering, strong skills in Scala, Python, and distributed systems, and a Bachelor’s degree. Enjoy a dynamic environment with on-call responsibilities and a customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of professional experience in software development/engineering.
• Strong coding, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing and operating distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier-2 support for the Streaming Hub application.
• Own and contribute to the development of Data components.
• Build automation tools and scripts to improve troubleshooting.

Skills

C++ Programming Language

Scala

Python

Debugging

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Git

Job description

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.

Job Summary

The Sr Software Engineer - Ad Tech & Distributed Systems is responsible for the availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning for FreeWheel platforms, with a primary focus on the Streaming Hub application.

This role supports and enhances a system that enables customers to register inventory and define targeting criteria, with ownership of data components within the Streaming Hub.

The Software Engineer will develop deep expertise in the business domain, system architecture, and application workflows to effectively troubleshoot issues, resolve complex break/fix scenarios, and proactively improve system reliability. This includes building automation tools, enhancing troubleshooting capabilities, and driving operational efficiency.

This role requires strong collaboration with engineering, client services, and external partners to deliver successful technical solutions while improving customer satisfaction. Works with limited supervision and independently determines approaches for non-routine challenges.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide Tier-2 support for the Streaming Hub application, including troubleshooting customer issues related to inventory registration, targeting, and data functionality

• Own and contribute to the development and maintenance of Data components within the Streaming Hub platform

• Develop a strong understanding of business logic, system architecture, and customer workflows to effectively diagnose and resolve issues

• Serve as a subject matter expert for customer usage patterns, identifying gaps and driving improvements to usability and performance

• Build automation tools and scripts to improve troubleshooting, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiency

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements and determine integration needs

• Debug, analyze, and optimize code across distributed systems to resolve complex technical challenges

• Partner with engineering, vendors, and client services to deliver scalable and reliable technical solutions

• Support critical operations and live events, ensuring minimal disruption and rapid incident response

• Improve customer satisfaction by reducing issue resolution time and enhancing platform reliability

• Contribute to process improvements and operational best practices across engineering and support workflows

• Participate in release cycles, including planning, testing, monitoring, and post‑release validation

Technical Qualifications

Requires 6–8 years of professional experience in software development/engineering, with a proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining scalable applications.

• Strong coding, debugging, and troubleshooting skills in Scala, Python, and/or Go (Golang)

• Experience developing, operating, and troubleshooting distributed systems and backend services

• Familiarity with data processing platforms, data pipelines, and large‑scale system architectures

• Proficiency in SQL and database design

• Experience supporting applications in cloud environments (AWS or OCI), including hands‑on experience with AWS services such as VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, and Lambda

• Experience with automation, monitoring, and observability tools

• Familiarity with CI/CD and SDLC tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Ansible)

• Strong Linux, networking, and infrastructure fundamentals

• Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including secure configurations and incident response

Core Competencies / Behaviors

• Strong customer‑first mindset with the ability to translate technical issues into business impact

• Ability to quickly learn business context and system behavior to improve issue resolution

• Analytical thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency gains

• Effective communicator, especially in client‑facing situations

• Detail‑oriented and able to work independently in a fast‑paced, global environment

• Collaborative team player with cross‑functional engagement across engineering and support teams

• Willingness to participate in on‑call rotations, including weekends

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.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Skills

C++ Programming Language, Collaboration, Debugging, Python (Programming Language)

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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

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years

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