Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) - Onsite

Salary: $125,439.15 - 188,158.73 per year Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience with Python and Django.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs with Django.
• Experience with PHP.
• Experience with Kubernetes or EKS and AWS, including ownership of large-scale production deployments for critical backend services.
• A bachelors degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience; related coursework or extensive professional experience may also be considered.
• 7–10 years of relevant work experience.
• AdTech industry experience is a plus.
• Skills in collaboration, back-end development, and design.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and integrate software solutions that meet business needs.
• Analyze system requirements and customize applications to support optimal functionality.
• Support updates to existing applications and the rollout of software releases.
• Mentor junior engineers and encourage technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Work with Quality Assurance to verify technical specifications and deliver reliable, high-quality applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in software applications and systems.
• Use market research and industry trends to inform project strategies and improve product offerings.
• Train operational staff to use internally developed applications effectively.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion on significant matters.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and work nights, weekends, or variable schedules as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow our operating principles, prioritize customer experience, learn and advocate for our technology and products, work collaboratively, contribute customer and employee feedback, drive results, support inclusion, and act in the interests of colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.
• Participate throughout the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and application integration.
• Promote code quality, operational excellence, and system reliability; take part in code reviews and help establish engineering best practices.

• AWS
• Backend
• Cloud
• Django
• Support
• Kubernetes
• PHP
• Python
• API

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We are Comcast, and FreeWheel is our global advertising technology company, with offices in nine countries. We provide ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers, enabling transactions across screens, data types, and sales channels. Our Buyer Cloud team builds and maintains services for configuring, managing, monitoring, and executing digital real-time bidding campaigns; the App team develops APIs, support tools, and ad-serving systems. We are looking for a Backend Python Developer to help build scalable solutions and tackle complex challenges. Our culture values transparency, high-quality and reliable software, fast execution, and mutual support. The New York base-pay range is $125,439.15–$188,158.73, with the offer depending on job-related factors such as experience. Eligible employees may receive a bonus or commission, as applicable, and access to benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being. The application window is 30 days from posting, though it may change depending on applicant volume. We are an equal opportunity workplace and consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

last updated 42 week of 2026