Comcast

Lead Software Engineer

Comcast$152K — $229K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
  • Extensive knowledge of C/C++, database design, and network programming
  • Experience with large and mission-critical distributed systems
  • Strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Open RTB protocol and advertising industry is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Drive the complete software development lifecycle for the video Ad Server system
  • Produce technical specifications and assess operational feasibility
  • Write efficient, testable code
  • Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
  • Document software functionality and maintain records
  • Support business needs by collaborating with Product Managers
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers with technical guidance and best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Support for professional development and learning opportunities
  • Work-from-home options and flexible schedules available
Full Job Description
Job Summary
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.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities
  • As a pivotal member of the Engineering team to 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.

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.
  • Being familiar with Open RTB protocol is a plus.
  • Advertising industry experience is a plus.
  • 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. (edited)


Employees at all levels are expected to:
  • Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
  • Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
  • Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
  • Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
  • Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
  • Drive results and growth.
  • Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
  • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.


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
Agile SDLC, Algorithms, C++ Programming Language, Concurrent Programming, Data Structures, Team Leadership, Technical Knowledge

Compensation
Primary Location Pay Range: $152,828.79 - $229,243.19

This job can be performed in Denver Campus with a Pay Range of $152,828.79 - $240,159.53

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education
Bachelor's Degree

While 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
10 Years +

About Comcast

FreeWheel manages the economics of content for the enterprise class of entertainment, offering technical infrastructure for revenue rights management and business operations, wrapped in advisory services. They offer advertising sales rights, display, video, mobile ad management, contract management, professional content, ad serving, reporting, analytics, technology, services, advisory services, business operations, programmatic advertising, advertising marketplace, and linear, and online advertising.

Comcast Careers

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