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Sr. C++ Software Engineer- 2 Days Onsite - Reston, VA - FreeWheel

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Sr. C++ Software Engineer- 2 Days Onsite - Reston VA - FreeWheel

Sr. C++ Software Engineer- 2 Days Onsite - Reston VA - FreeWheel

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Reston VA USA
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
Empowering all segments of The New TV Ecosystem.
The Role
Design develop and maintain high-performance C++ cloud-based ad-serving systems. Own software architecture optimize algorithms deploy distributed systems on Linux use Snowflake and Aerospike review code mentor engineers collaborate with QA and stakeholders and support variable schedules.
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
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. The Sr. Software Engineer is expected to: - 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
Job Description
Essential Functions:
The Sr Software Engineer must be able to:
  • 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 Job 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.

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:
Software Engineering; Communication; Systems Design
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
7-10 Years

Skills Required

  • 7-10 years relevant work experience
  • 4+ years professional experience with compiled languages (C++ preferred) databases and network programming
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
  • Proficient with Git (code versioning)
  • Experience developing deploying and owning cloud-based distributed systems on Linux
  • Experience with Snowflake (data warehouses) and Aerospike (distributed databases)
  • Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work nights weekends variable schedules and overtime as necessary
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent coursework/experience)
  • Go language experience
  • Ad Tech experience
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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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