Comcast · 3 months ago
Principal Software Engineer - Python - Ad-Tech
IL - Chicago, 33 W Monroe St Suite 1900
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $271K/yr
15+ years expComcast's FreeWheel is a global leader in ad technology, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Programmatic Demand team. The role involves defining the technical vision and architecture of the platform, collaborating with stakeholders, and leading the development of scalable software solutions.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs
Designs and oversees new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Develops software update processes for existing applications. Assists and oversees in the roll-out of software releases
Trains and mentors software development engineers on internally developed software applications and software development best practices
Oversees the researching, writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports
Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects
Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and provides guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers
Assists in tracking; provides and evaluates performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget
Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems and components
Leads project planning, resourcing, requirement analyzing and defining, detailed designing and deployment of feature or system
Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal and external audiences
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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
15+ years of experience as a hands-on software engineer, with a deep focus on designing and building scalable, distributed systems. Experience in the media or advertising technology industry is a must-have
Proven expertise in technical architecture and system design, with the ability to break down complex problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions
Demonstrated ability to own and manage technical backlogs, collaborating with product and engineering peers to prioritize work, define technical requirements, and drive execution
Advanced proficiency in object-oriented and systems programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or Go with a strong understanding of concurrency, performance tuning, and distributed computing
Experience deploying and operating applications in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), with a solid grasp of cloud-native development patterns and infrastructure-as-code
Comfortable using engineering productivity tools such as Jira (for backlog and sprint planning), Confluence (for technical documentation), Git (for version control), and Microsoft Office Suite (for communication and reporting)
Benefits
Best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees
An array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools
Company
Comcast
Comcast is a media and technology company that provides broadband internet, mobile services, and entertainment platforms. It is a sub-organization of SkyShowtime.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.92BKey Investors
California Public Utilities CommissionMassachussetts Broadband InstituteMaine Connectivity Authority
2025-11-13Grant· $3.2M
2024-07-02Grant· $2.69M
2023-04-24Grant· $0.28M
Leadership Team
Neil Smit
President and Chief Executive Officer
Candy Lawson
SVP, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Deputy General Counsel
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