Sr. Backend Engineer C++ - (Hybrid)
Comcast
Chicago, Illinois, Illinois, U.S.
Full-time, Hybrid
Posted Sep 25, 2025
Hybrid
Compensation
Loading salary analysis...
About the role
FreeWheel is looking for passionate Sr. Backend Engineers to help design, build and support our high-quality, innovative video advertising platform.
Responsibilities
- Construct and optimize the infrastructure of the ad delivery system with high concurrency, high availability, and low latency ad delivery.
- Continuous optimization and reconstruction of existing systems to support rapid business development.
- Responsible for end-to-end software development, Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
- Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
- Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
- Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques.
- Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers.
- Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
- Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills.
- Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
Requirements
- In-depth understanding of cloud, containerization and other related technologies, familiar with distributed architecture and commonly-used middleware such as cache, message queue, Nginx, etc.
- Experience in large-scale online service design, development and operation and maintenance is preferred
- Good understanding of Linux/Unix, with excellent data structure and algorithm foundation
- Proficiency in C++ or Golang and network programming.
- Experience with large system software design and development.
- Experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems is preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and technical innovation.
- Strong passion with learning/practicing new technics.
- Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology.
- Team working skills, Good communication skills, Willingness to work under pressure.
- Have strong ability and persistency on technical support.
- Have ability to work close with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to have meeting or co-working with global teams.
Benefits
- Paid Time off
- Physical Wellbeing
- Financial Wellbeing
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Life Events + Family Support
About the Company
Comcast Unveils Industry-First Gateway Designed for Apartment Buildings Enabling ‘Instant’ Connectiity for Residents
Job Details
Salary Range
$126,789 - $190,183/yearly
Location
Chicago, Illinois, Illinois, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Hybrid
Original Posting
View on company website