Software Engineer (C++, Python) - Onsite - FreeWheel

Salary: $114,985.89 - 180,318.78 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; related coursework and extensive professional experience may also be considered.
• At least 3 years of software engineering experience; the posting also lists 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
• Significant experience with compiled languages such as C++, Java, Rust, or Go.
• Deep understanding of building systems at scale.
• Experience optimizing performance, scaling systems, and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of software architecture.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Skills listed for the role include AWS, Kubernetes, distributed systems, and low-latency systems.
• Clear, timely communication; strong organization and prioritization; data-informed analysis; creativity; and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with teammates across remote locations and time zones, and to work nights and weekends on a variable schedule when needed.

• Design and build data- and model-driven features that help customers run marketing campaigns effectively.
• Scale our distributed applications and infrastructure.
• Improve algorithms and software architectures to reduce cloud hosting costs.
• Extend and support our observability stack to detect issues and generate alerts.
• Participate in on-call rotations and serve as an escalation contact for service incidents.
• Create systems documentation, playbooks, and instructional materials.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Follow our operating principles, prioritize customer experience, learn and advocate for our technology, collaborate as a team, contribute customer feedback, drive results, support inclusion, and act in the best interests of our stakeholders and communities.

• AWS
• Backbone
• Cloud
• Support
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Marketing
• Rust
• C++
• Web

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We are Comcast, working with hackajob to connect professionals with this opportunity at FreeWheel, our global advertising technology company. FreeWheel provides advertising platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers, enabling transactions across screens, data types, and sales channels. Our Buyercloud Ad Serving team builds the backbone of a platform that handles billions of daily ad auctions and complex bidding decisions at millisecond speed. We value transparency, fast execution, reliable software, and mutual support while solving challenging problems. The role works with teammates across remote locations and time zones. The stated Colorado base-pay range is $114,985.89–$172,478.83; for Virginia, it is $114,985.89–$180,318.78. Pay depends on job-related factors. Eligible employees may receive bonus compensation and benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being. The application window is generally 30 days, subject to change. We are an equal opportunity workplace.

last updated 42 week of 2026