Sr. Software Engineer (C++ or Golang Expertise Required)

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 Summary

FreeWheel is looking for passionate Sr. Software Engineers to help design, build and support our high-quality, innovative video advertising platform.
FreeWheel helps the television industry to monetize their premium contents through a robust technology platform, which enables consumers to view high quality videos on any devices including PC, smart phone, OTT device, set-top box and traditional TV.
FreeWheel’s Engineering hub is a core part of our global engineering group that is building the one-stop solution for TV industry to manage its billion-dollar revenue. Our tech platform is capable of handling billions of daily requests, processing terabytes of raw daily data, and optimizing clients’ business.

Job Description

About You / Qualification:

• Extensive experience with C/C++ or Golang is required.
• Database design and network programming.
• Experience with large system software design and development.
• Experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and technical innovation.
• Strong passion with learning/practicing new technics.
• Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology.
• Team working skills, Good communication skills, Willingness to work under pressure.
• Have strong ability and persistency on technical support.
• Have ability to work close with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to have meeting or co-working with global teams.
• Advertising industry experience is a plus.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
• Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
• Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
• Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Review literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.

Development:

• Be a feature owner that is responsible for the complete lifecycle of software development in your owned feature, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance and technical support.
• Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code.
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Document and maintain software functionality.
• Tailor and deploy engineering tools, processes and metrics.

Innovation and Cooperation:

• Serve as the expert of online advertising industry and drive the industry with continuous technical innovation.
• Partner with global engineering, product and operations teams to further incorporate collective innovations.
• Mentor junior level software engineers.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Develops software update process for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.
• Trains junior Software Development Engine