Sr. C++ Software Engineer 4 - (Hybrid - Chicago) FreeWheel

Overview FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides a comprehensive video advertising platform for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. The NewYork Engineering Hub is a core part of our global engineering group, responsible for building the one‑stop solution that enables the television industry to monetize their premium content. Responsibilities Construct and optimize the infrastructure of the ad delivery system with high concurrency, high availability, and low latency. Continuously optimize and reconstruct existing systems to support rapid business development. Lead end‑to‑end software development, including the software update process and roll‑outs of releases. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements and conduct integration analyses. Research, document, and review technical specifications, software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations. Provide technical leadership during design decisions and guide practices, procedures, and techniques. Serve as a mentor and guide for junior‑level Software Development Engineers. Present and defend architectural, design, and technical choices to internal audiences. Design, architect, and implement solutions utilizing AWS services, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies. Develop and manage highly scalable and reliable infrastructure on AWS, optimizing performance and cost efficiency. Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and related orchestration tools, implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance. Optimize application performance, scalability, and availability in the AWS cloud environment. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into technical designs and specifications. Document and maintain software functionality. Support overall business and solve technical issues. Stay updated with the latest advancements in AWS, Kubernetes, and containerization, evaluating their impact on infrastructure and applications. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application‑related issues, working closely with operations and development teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement automation and optimization opportunities across infrastructure and deployment processes. Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams to incorporate collective innovations. Mentor junior‑level software engineers. Qualifications In‑depth understanding of cloud, containerization, and related technologies; familiarity with distributed architecture and commonly‑used middleware such as cache, message queue, Nginx, etc. 3–5 years of relevant work experience; experience with large‑scale online service design, development, and operation preferred. Proficiency in Linux/Unix with excellent data structure and algorithm foundation. Strong proficiency in C/C++ or Golang and network programming. Experience with large system software design and development, distributed systems, and mission‑critical systems preferred. Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and technical innovation. Strong passion for learning new techniques; knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Software Engineering methodology. Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work under pressure and support global teams, including flexibility for additional working time. Advertising industry experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent coursework and experience) in a related field. Employees at All Levels Should 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, giving them seamless digital options at every touchpoint and making them promoters of our products and services. Work as a team—make big things happen by collaborating, being open to new ideas, and actively participating in the Net Promoter System. Drive results and growth, respect and promote inclusion & diversity, and do what’s right for our customers, investors, and 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 intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Skills Agile SDLC Algorithms C++ Programming Language Data Structures Go Programming Language Real‑Time Bidding (RTB) Compensation Compensation & Benefits Base pay range: $129,515.93 – $194,273.89 (NewYork). Pay varies by location and experience. Benefits include a comprehensive package with health, dental, vision, retirement, and other supports. For more details, please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site. 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