Sr. Software Engineer - C/C++

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 a passionate Sr. C/C++ Software Engineer to help design, build and support our high-quality, innovative video advertising platform. This position is virtually based.

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 global engineering teams are 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

Responsibilities: 

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. 

Support: 

• Will be responsible for following the client support process & adhering to SLAs for support work 

• Works to proactively resolve technical issues by identifying and analyzing problems and identifying solutions to meet the customer and business needs 

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. 
• Mentors & trains junior level software engineers. 

Other Details: 

• 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) and overtime as necessary. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

About You / Qualifications:  

• Extensive experience with C/C++, Database design and network programming. 
• Experience with large- scale system software design and development. 
• Must have experience working on Linux and AWS 
• Experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems is a plus. 
• Familiarity with Open Real Time Bidding (RTB) protocol is a plus. 
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and technical innovation. 
• Strong passion for learning/practicing new techniques. 
• Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology. 
• Strong teamwork, good communication skills, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks. 
• 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. 
• Selected candidate will be required to work Eastern Standard Hours.  
• Advertising Technology highly preferred.  

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 opport