Lead C++ Software Engineer - New York - Hybrid - FreeWheel

Comcast•New York, NY

3d•$174,661 - $261,992•Hybrid

About The Position

As a pivotal member of the Core Engineering team, the Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for building, improving, and maintaining a high-performance, highly available, distributed online video Ad Server system. This role involves working closely with Product Managers (PMs) to build features for business needs and collaborating on technical specifications to determine operational feasibility. The successful candidate will oversee the complete lifecycle of software development, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support, while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team. This position requires a strategic mindset to foster collaboration and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or above.
5 years or above relevant work experience.
Abundant experience with C/C++, DB design, and network programming.
Abundant experience with large system software design and development.
Abundant experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and Align engineering efforts with business objectives.
Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical innovation.
Strong passion for learning/practicing new techniques.
Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology.
Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to meet or co-work with global teams.

Nice To Haves

Being familiar with Open RTB protocol is a plus.
Advertising industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive the End2End capabilities' complete software development lifecycle, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, integration, 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.
Document and maintain software functionality.
Tailor and deploy engineering tools, processes, and metrics.
Support overall business.
Technically solve issues.
Collaborate with Product Managers (PMs) to build capabilities for business needs and ensure technical specifications align with operational feasibility.
Lead and mentor a group of software engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams to further incorporate collective innovations.