FreeWheel- C++ Engineer- Onsite (Hybrid)- Chicago, IL

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FreeWheel- C++ Engineer- Onsite (Hybrid)- Chicago IL

FreeWheel- C++ Engineer- Onsite (Hybrid)- Chicago IL

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Chicago IL USA
Hybrid
110K-165K Annually
Mid level
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
Empowering all segments of The New TV Ecosystem.
The Role
The C++ Engineer will design build and support FreeWheel's video advertising platform handle the software development lifecycle and collaborate with stakeholders.
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
FreeWheel is looking for passionate C++ Engineer to help design build and support our high-quality innovative video advertising platform on our Streaming Hub Team. The Streaming Hub organization develops and maintains forecasting optimization decisioning marketplace and delivers solutions that power FreeWheel's ad decisioning and linear addressable products. The teams span advanced forecasting linear delivery systems business-facing UI applications and infrastructure UI ensuring scalable and reliable tools that serve publishers advertisers and partners across digital and linear ecosystems.
Job Description
Required Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
  • 2+ years of professional experience in 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.

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.
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:
C++ Programming Language; Software Development; Agile Methodology
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

  • Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
  • 2+ years of professional experience in C++

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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06/04/2026

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