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.The Junior Software Engineer is responsible for developing software solutions for the Ad Serving team at FreeWheel.
The Ad Serving system is the backbone of FreeWheel's demand side platform (DSP) advertising business. It listens to billions of ad auctions per day, decides which of our hundreds of customers should participate, and executes complex bidding strategies to provide optimal results -- in milliseconds.
As a Jr Software Engineer you are expected to:
- Produce high-quality software
- Function effectively as a member of a team
- Interact with management and other members of the development group
- Continually seek to improve themselves and the company
The Jr Software Engineer must be able to:
Be effective members of their team, department and company
Demonstrate good analytical abilities, attention to detail, and strong verbal / written communication skills
Work on multiple projects simultaneously when asked
Work with a range of technologies, programming languages, and applications
Write quality software within reasonable timeframes based on the designs and specifications provided
Preferred Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1+ years of professional experience with compiled languages (C++ preferred), databases, and network programming.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
Ability to adapt quickly to an existing, complex environment
Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities
Excellent communication skills
Go Lang experience is a plus
Ad Tech experience is a plus
Core Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot servers and cloud-based systems
Write, maintain, and deploy cloud-based software and distributed computational systems using the Linux operating system
Develop software and software architecture using C++
Execute the development, testing, and deployment of new software features and improvements to cloud-based software infrastructure; work with scalable design patterns
Use data warehouses including Snowflake, and distributed databases, including Aerospike
Analyze and optimize algorithm performance; 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
Review code
Follow software best practices.
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) and overtime as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
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
Communication, Software Coding, Software Development
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Education
Bachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
2-5 YearsComcast 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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