Manager, Software Engineering - (Chicago - Hybrid) - FreeWheel

Comcast • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides advertising platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers, helping the television industry monetize premium video content across devices and sales channels. The Software Engineering Manager leads an engineering team responsible for designing, building, and supporting FreeWheel’s video advertising platform, which processes billions of daily requests and terabytes of data.

The manager collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements, analyzes integration needs, and provides technical leadership throughout design and development. The role leads the software development lifecycle, including design, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support. It also supports existing applications and software releases, helps train internal representatives and operations staff, and produces technical specifications and documentation.

The position partners with global engineering, product, and operations teams to advance shared innovations and support the business. The manager presents and defends technical and architectural choices, guides engineering practices, and helps resolve technical issues. The role may require additional working time beyond normal hours to coordinate or collaborate with global teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above; the posting also notes that applicants with a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience may be considered.
• 5–8 years of relevant work experience; the posting also lists 5–7 years under relevant work experience.
• Experience with C/C++, database design, and network programming.
• Experience designing and developing large system software.
• Experience with distributed and mission-critical systems.
• Experience managing a team of 5–8 engineers.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical innovation.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and software engineering methodologies.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work under pressure and persistence in providing technical support.
• Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time beyond normal hours to collaborate with them.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Golang.
• Experience with Agentic AI in the software development lifecycle.
• Advertising industry experience.
• Strong interest in learning and practicing new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage an engineering team and collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.
• Analyze integration needs.
• Review designs for new software and web applications, support applications under development, and customize existing applications.
• Assist with software updates and the rollout of releases for existing applications.
• Train representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
• Research, write, and edit documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, recommendations, and reports.
• Monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products; review relevant literature, patents, and current practices.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance on engineering practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Lead the software development lifecycle, including design, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support.
• Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility.
• Review code and other documents for quality, testability, and efficiency.
• Support the business by resolving technical issues.
• Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams to incorporate shared innovations.
• Present and defend architectural, design, and technical choices to internal audiences.

Benefits

• Comcast provides a range of benefits to eligible employees, with personalized options and guidance to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager