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Sr. Backend Engineer C++ - (Hybrid)

Comcast

Chicago, Illinois, Illinois, U.S.
Full-time, Hybrid
Posted Sep 25, 2025
Hybrid

Compensation

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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

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