AdTech Software Engineering Manager - (Chicago - Hybrid) - FreeWheelComcast • Chicago, Illinois, United States
AdTech Software Engineering Manager - (Chicago - Hybrid) - FreeWheel
Comcast
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
About
Job Summary FreeWheel is looking for passionate Software Engineer Managers to run an engineering team to design, build and support our high‑quality, innovative video advertising platform. FreeWheel helps the television industry monetize premium content through a robust technology platform that enables consumers to view high‑quality videos on any device—including PC, smartphone, OTT device, set‑top box, and traditional TV. Our New York Engineering Hub is a core part of our global engineering group that is building a one‑stop solution for the TV industry to manage its billion‑dollar revenue. Our tech platform can handle billions of daily requests, process terabytes of raw daily data, and optimize clients’ business.
Core Responsibilities
Manage an engineering team and collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements, and conduct analysis to determine integration needs.
Review the design of new software and web applications, support applications under development, customize current applications, and assist with the software update process for existing applications and roll‑outs of software releases.
Participate in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
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.
Provide technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques.
Display in‑depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the specified engineering specialty.
Apply process design and redesign skills; present and defend architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
Development
Lead an engineering team to complete the software development life cycle, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support.
Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility.
Review well‑designed, testable, efficient code and other documents.
Support
Support overall business operations.
Technically solve issues.
Innovation and Cooperation
Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams to incorporate collective innovations.
About You
Experience with C/C++, database design, and network programming.
Experience with large system software design and development.
Experience with distributed systems and mission‑critical systems.
Experience managing 5–8 engineers.
Experience with Golang is a plus.
Experience with Agentic AI in SDLC is a plus.
Advertising industry experience is a plus.
Demonstrated expertise in problem‑solving and technical innovation.
Strong passion for learning and practicing new techniques.
Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile, and software engineering methodology.
Team‑working skills, good communication skills, willingness to work under pressure.
Ability and persistence in technical support.
Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time beyond normal working hours to meet or co‑work with global teams.
Education Bachelor’s Degree or above.
Relevant Work Experience 5–8 years relevant work experience.
Skills
C++ Programming Language
Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Software Development
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.
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Languages
- English
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