Software Engineer 2 (AI) - Hybrid - Reston, VA - Freewheel

Comcast•Reston, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job contributes to the development of AI-enabled product capabilities that bring intelligent automation and decision support into FreeWheel's applications. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role helps build, test, and improve AI-powered features and services while learning how AI capabilities are delivered at scale in production environments.

Requirements

Programming experience in Python or similar languages.
Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, and system design concepts.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern development practices.
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of software engineering experience or equivalent internship/co-op experience.
Exposure to AI, machine learning, LLMs, or agent-based systems through coursework, personal projects, or professional experience.

Responsibilities

Contributing to the development of AI-enabled product features and workflows.
Building and maintaining software components that integrate AI capabilities into applications.
Assisting in the implementation of LLM-, agent-, or machine learning-based solutions under guidance from senior engineers.
Participating in testing, evaluation, and monitoring of AI-powered features.
Working with product and engineering teams to implement requirements and deliver functionality.
Troubleshooting defects and performance issues in AI-enabled applications.
Learning and applying engineering best practices for production-quality software development.
Contributing to technical discussions and team design reviews.
Supporting continuous improvement of AI capabilities across products.
Writing and maintaining efficient code for software components, adhering to best practices in development
Supporting the design and development of new software applications aligned with business objectives
Implementing testing frameworks for software validation, including unit and integration tests, to ensure quality
Documenting the software development process, including design and deployment procedures, to facilitate knowledge sharing
Analyzing software integration needs and planning system architecture to meet technical specifications
Reviewing current practices and technical literature to inform project solutions and applying engineering methodologies
Working with Quality Assurance to ensure applications meet technical requirements and fit specifications
Troubleshooting software issues, providing resolutions to enhance application performance and user satisfaction
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) as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.