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. This role manages a team of engineers and supports a culture of innovation, inclusion, and professional development. It oversees the design and updates of software and web applications, including backend development, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical specifications.

The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and timelines, coordinates releases, and monitors adherence to standards, deadlines, and budgets. The role also tracks technological developments, evaluates external products, develops proposals for software changes and capital expenditure projects, and promotes continuous improvement in engineering practices and team expertise. Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required, and the position may require working nights and weekends on variable schedules.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
• Skills in C++ programming, Go programming, people management, and team collaboration.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred; applicants with a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Perform backend development.
• Oversee the planning and design of software and web applications, including new programs, enhancements, and modifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, set timelines, and maintain communication for efficient workflows.
• Manage software design and application updates, coordinate roll-outs, and ensure enhancements meet technical specifications.
• Implement key performance indicators for development processes and advocate best practices to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Manage team deliverables and ensure adherence to deadlines, specifications, and budgets while supporting staff professional growth.
• Monitor technology developments, evaluate external products, and keep the team's knowledge up to date.
• Develop proposals and software changes, and manage capital expenditure projects to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Understand and follow Comcast's Operating Principles; prioritize customer experience, learn and advocate for company technology and products, collaborate as a team, participate in the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, support inclusion, and act responsibly toward colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees receive a range of benefits intended 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