C++ Software Engineer- 2 Days Onsite- Chicago- FreeWheel

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C++ Software Engineer- 2 Days Onsite- Chicago- FreeWheel

C++ Software Engineer- 2 Days Onsite- Chicago- FreeWheel

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Chicago IL USA
Hybrid
110K-165K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
Empowering all segments of The New TV Ecosystem.
The Role
Build and scale high-performance distributed ad-serving systems that process billions of auctions. Design data- and model-driven features optimize algorithms and architectures for cost and performance extend observability participate in on-call rotations and produce systems documentation and playbooks.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
Job Description Summary FreeWheel's mission is to build great advertising software. We offer the most extensible and transparent advertising buying platform in the world operating at a massive global scale. We don't just operate a Demand Side Platform (DSP) - we are the platform that powers hundreds of DSPs! As a result we process trillions of transactions to satisfy millions of dollars' worth of advertising campaigns every month. Our employees enjoy a culture of transparency and one with many challenging problems to solve. We value moving fast building high-quality reliable software and supporting each other in the service of driving success for our customers' businesses. FreeWheel is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join our Buyercloud (formerly Beeswax) Ad Serving team. The Ad Serving system is the backbone of the Buyercloud platform. 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
Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Design and build data-driven and model-driven features for our customers to execute their marketing campaigns effectively.
  • Scale our distributed application and infrastructure to the next level.
  • Optimize algorithms and software architectures to save cloud hosting costs.
  • Support and extend the observability stack to capture and alert on any issues.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and be an escalation contact for service incidents.
  • Write systems documentation playbooks and other instructional manuals.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • 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) as necessary.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Communication: Speak listen and write in a clear thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Be transparent.
  • Organization: Set priorities track work be transparent.
  • Analyze: Effective at looking at data to inform an approach or decision.
  • Creativity: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
  • Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes gather and process relevant information generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Working conditions
  • The Software Engineer 3 must successfully work with team members located in multiple remote locations and time zones. Working conditions agree with conditions described within FreeWheel's company handbook unless explicitly noted in this document.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Five years of software engineering experience.
  • A deep understanding of what it means to build systems at scale.
  • Experience with optimizing performance scaling and data modeling.
  • A strong grasp of software architecture.
  • Significant experience with compiled languages such as C++ Java Rust and Go. C++ is the ideal preference.
  • Experience working in a Linux ecosystem.

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.
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.
Skills:
System Designs; Software Engineering; Communication
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $109759.26 - $164638.89
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range dependent on job-related non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
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.
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
5-7 Years

Skills Required

  • Participate in on-call rotations and be an escalation contact for service incidents.
  • Must be able to work nights and weekends variable schedule(s) as necessary.
  • Work successfully with team members located in multiple remote locations and time zones.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Five years of software engineering experience (Relevant Work Experience: 5-7 years).
  • Deep understanding of building systems at scale optimizing performance scaling and data modeling.
  • Significant experience with compiled languages such as C++ Java Rust and Go (C++ preferred).
  • Experience working in a Linux ecosystem.

FreeWheel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare StrengthHealth coverage includes medical dental vision prescription mental-health resources and life/disability insurance that mirror a mature corporate package. Feedback suggests some plan options are generous for families and can include low- or no-deductible choices.
  • Retirement SupportA 401(k) with company match is consistently featured complemented by tax-advantaged accounts and access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a reliable pillar of total rewards here.
  • Parental & Family SupportPaid parental leave is paired with fertility and family-forming support adoption/surrogacy reimbursements childcare benefits and return-to-work programs. Feedback suggests family benefits are a distinctive strength relative to many employers.

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The Company
HQ: New York NY
1249 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

FreeWheel is an industry leader built on a culture of creativity ingenuity and inclusion. We welcome big ideas give you space to grow and offer the support you need. We’re proud to be a division of Comcast which is consistently rated one of Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For.

FreeWheel Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
HQNew York NY

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06/25/2026

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