Lead Software Engineer

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 SummaryAn Individual Contributor and Senior Technical Project Authority who leads complex, cross-functional product development initiatives across multiple product lines. Directs strategic planning, resource alignment, architecture and delivery coordination, and establishes governance for quality execution. Partners with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Quality, Operations, and vendors to manage dependencies, mitigate risk, and deliver business outcomes within schedule and budget commitments.Job DescriptionCore ResponsibilitiesFacilitate technical program execution and stakeholder communication, providing clear status, decisions, tradeoffs, and forecasts while sharing accountability for outcomes delivered on time and within budget.Identify critical-path constraints, delivery risks, defects, and unresolved decisions; lead mitigation planning, bug triage, escalation, and issue resolution with engineering leads and external partners.Orchestrate cross-departmental collaboration across engineering, product, architecture, quality, operations, and security for the testing, certification, implementation, and operational readiness of new solutions.Create and maintain integrated end-to-end project plans covering scope, milestones, dependencies, resources, vendor commitments, change requests, and delivery dates; adjust sequencing to maintain momentum.Direct strategic planning and resource alignment for major engineering initiatives, balancing priorities, capacity, sequencing, and investment while maintaining alignment with business and product roadmaps.Lead cross-functional product development initiatives that design and implement complex engineering solutions across multiple product lines, translating organizational objectives into executable programs.Develop and manage strategic relationships with software vendors, equipment manufacturers, and delivery partners to strengthen engineering capabilities and resolve complex cross-organizational dependencies.Define product requirements and evaluation criteria for engineering solutions, ensuring selected capabilities align with product strategy, architecture standards, security expectations, and long-term roadmap objectives.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) 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 communitiesDisclaimer: 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.SkillsCross-Functional Teamwork, Product Roadmap, Taking InitiativeCompensationIllinois Pay Range: $152,828.79 - $229,243.19Comcast 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.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile 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.Certifications (if applicable)Relevant Work Experience10 Years +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.SummaryLocation: IL - Chicago, 350 N. Orleans St 1300NType: Full time