Comcast

Software Engineer (Python, Java, C++, or GoLang) - Chicago, IL- ONSITE 2X Week- FreeWheel

Comcast$109K — $164K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in languages like Python, Go, Java, JavaScript/Node.js, Rust, or Scala.
  • Experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and knowledge of cloud billing and resource management.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools such as GitHub Actions or Terraform.
  • Proficient in SQL and experience with data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain software and data pipelines for measuring cloud spend and infrastructure utilization.
  • Translate financial requirements from budgets and forecasts into actionable engineering tasks.
  • Analyze workloads to find cost anomalies and inefficiencies in resource use.
  • Implement AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and automate repetitive tasks.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to evaluate cost-efficient design patterns and modernization strategies.
  • Create reliable integrations between engineering data and financial reports for improved accountability.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness options tailored to support employees.
  • Expert guidance and tools for financial and emotional support.
  • Personalized benefits to help employees during key life milestones.
  • Bonus eligibility for most non-sales positions.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Software Engineering for Audience and Measurement (SEAM) team builds the audience, identity, and measurement services that help advertisers and publishers reach the right people and understand campaign performance. The team delivers identity resolution, audience segmentation, and privacy-preserving measurement solutions at scale, enabling more effective targeting, optimized spend, and clear insights into advertising impact.

We are looking for a Software Engineer that will deliver software, automation, analytics, and cloud optimization solutions that connect engineering performance with financial outcomes. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Optimization, you will be a hands-on individual contributor who partners across Engineering, Finance, Product, Architecture, Data, Platform, and SRE. Your work will improve cost visibility, infrastructure efficiency, developer productivity, operational reliability, and the return on technology investments while supporting scalable audience, identity, measurement, decisioning, and activation platforms.

Job Description

CoreResponsibilities

  • Build and maintain software, data pipelines, dashboards, and automation that measure cloud spend, infrastructure utilization, cost per transaction or activation, capacity, reliability, and engineering productivity.

  • Partner with the Manager and Finance stakeholders to translate budgets, forecasts, unit economics, and business cases into actionable engineering requirements and measurable optimization initiatives.

  • Analyze cloud, platform, and data workloads to identify cost anomalies, inefficient resource use, redundant services, and opportunities to improve workload placement, storage, compute, and data movement.

  • Implement AI- and analytics-enabled solutions that automate repetitive operational work, improve forecasting and anomaly detection, accelerate delivery, and surface recommendations for engineering and financial decision-making.

  • Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, available, secure, and maintainable services using cloud-native patterns, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, automated testing, and observability.

  • Work with Architecture, Platform, Data, SRE, and product engineering teams to evaluate cost-efficient design patterns and participate in buy-versus-build-versus-broker and modernization decisions.

  • Create reliable integrations between engineering telemetry, cloud billing data, financial planning inputs, and executive reporting; validate data quality and document definitions, assumptions, and controls.

  • Support capacity planning, cost allocation, tagging, chargeback, and forecasting processes that improve financial accountability and budget accuracy across engineering teams.

  • Develop automated unit and integration tests, troubleshoot production and data-quality issues, and ensure solutions adhere to engineering, security, compliance, and operational standards.

  • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including the expected business value, implementation tradeoffs, risks, and realized savings.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by reducing technical debt, simplifying operational workflows, sharing reusable patterns, and coaching teammates on cost-conscious engineering practices.

  • Stay current on cloud cost-management practices, AI capabilities, data platforms, and engineering productivity tools; prototype and evaluate technologies that can improve operational efficiency.

  • 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.

The Ideal Skillset:

  • Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Typically, 3+ years of hands-on software engineering experience using languages such as Python, Go, Java, JavaScript/Node.js, Rust, or Scala.
  • Experience with at least one major cloud providerAWS, Azure, GCP, or OCIand working knowledge of cloud billing, resource tagging, usage metrics, or cost-management concepts.
  • LLM/RAG/MCP and Agentic AI
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, or equivalent technologies.
  • Experience with microservices, containers, and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, or OKE.
  • Strong SQL skills and exposure to data and analytics platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Presto, EMR, PostgreSQL, or Aerospike.
  • Experience building dashboards, automated reporting, data pipelines, or observability solutions using tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, ELK, Grafana, or business intelligence platforms.
  • Ability to analyze technical and financial data, quantify tradeoffs, debug scoped issues, and turn findings into practical engineering actions.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Finance, Product, Architecture, Data, Platform, SRE, compliance, and end users.
  • Ability to contribute in a fast-paced agile environment while balancing delivery, reliability, security, cost, and maintainability.

BONUS POINTS:

  • Adtech or Advertising industry experience.
  • Experience with FinOps, cloud cost optimization, forecasting, AI-assisted engineering, or advertising and audience platforms is preferred but not required.

Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performedbyemployeesinthisrole.Itisnotdesignedtocontainorbeinterpretedasa comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Analytics, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency

Compensation

Illinois Pay Range: $109,759.26 - $164,638.89

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.  Thats 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 on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelors 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

5-7 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

Joining Comcast means becoming part of a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of media and technology. As a leading company in entertainment, communications, and technology, Comcast offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to foster professional growth and innovation. Work You’ll Do At Comcast, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity, leadership, and innovation. Our team is at the forefront of the industry, leading changes that redefine how people connect and experience content across the globe. Transform your career with a company that is committed to your professional development. Comcast offers a variety of positions across multiple fields, where your skills will be honed for leadership roles and your career aspirations supported by comprehensive training programs. Join Our Leading Team Be part of a team that values creativity and diversity. Comcast’s commitment to inclusive culture and diversity training ensures that every team member’s voice is heard and valued. This approach not only enhances our work environment but also drives our leadership in the competitive tech industry. Innovate with Us Engage in work that matters with a team of over 100,000 employees worldwide. At Comcast, innovation isn’t just another buzzword—it's at the core of everything we do. From developing groundbreaking technology to reimagining how our customers experience entertainment and communication, your work will influence millions. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with a Comcast internship, where you’ll gain invaluable industry experience, network with professionals, and develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career. For those seeking full-time positions, Comcast’s hiring process is designed to find not just the right skills but the right fit for our culture of growth and innovation. Benefits and Growth Comcast is dedicated to the well-being and advancement of our team members. Enjoy a wealth of benefits that support both your professional and personal life, including health, wellness, and retirement plans. Our employees are encouraged to pursue continuous growth through professional development opportunities and leadership training. Stay Connected Join the Comcast Team Explore job opportunities that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Search Comcast jobs today and find out where your career could take you. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Read Careers Blog Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Comcast. By joining Comcast, you’re not just finding a job—you’re joining a community of innovators who are passionate about creating extraordinary experiences for our customers and for each other.
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31,000 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$10.5 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$103.5 billion
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