Lead Software Engineer-0330

Company: Comcast
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 Job Description DUTIES: Provide technical leadership in developing back-end service software; use C++ for network programming and designing large-scale, distributed, mission-critical systems; build high-performance, concurrent, server-side applications using Golang; debug code with GDB (GNU Debugger) and Delve; build and optimize SQL database for low-latency, high-throughput database systems in large-scale environments; use Jira for project management and issue tracking; use Git and Jenkins for code management; develop distributed systems; leverage Linux OS tools and commands for troubleshooting and technical support; support applications under development and customize current applications; assist with the software update process for existing applications, and roll-outs of software releases; analyze, test, and assist with the integration of new applications; document all development activity; 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; collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; conduct analysis to determine integration needs; work with the Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements; and guide and mentor junior-level engineers. Position is eligible to work remotely one or more days per week, per company policy. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, and seven (7) years of experience performing back-end service software development; using C++ for network programming and designing large-scale, distributed, mission-critical systems; debugging code with GDB (GNU Debugger) and Delve; using Git and Jenkins for code management; developing distributed systems; leveraging Linux OS tools and commands for troubleshooting and technical support; of which five (5) years include building high-performance, concurrent, server-side applications using Golang; building and optimizing SQL database for low-latency, high-throughput database systems in large-scale environments; and using Jira for project management and issue tracking. Disclaimer: 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. Skills C++ Programming Language, GNU Debugger, Go Programming Language 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 benefits summary on our careers site for more details. 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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