Comcast is hiring: Principal Software Engineer Data / Analytics in Chicago

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. Job SummaryFreeWheel is looking for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering to join our Freewheel Programmatic Demand team. This team owns a novel platform that FreeWheel has used to build several Demand Side Platform products such as FreeWheel DSP, FreeWheel Buyer Cloud, and most recently, Universal Ads. The Principal Engineer is responsible for defining the technical vision and architecture of the platform. Daily activities include working closely with external stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver core features with an emphasis on performance, scalability, maintainability, and stability that will bring joy to users of the platform. Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs. ~ Designs and oversees new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and customizes current applications. Assists and oversees in the roll-out of software releases. ~ Trains and mentors software engineers on internally developed software applications and software development best practices. ~ Oversees the researching, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports. ~ Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects. ~ Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers. ~ provides and evaluates performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget. ~ Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Leads project planning, resourcing, requirement analyzing and defining, detailed designing and deployment of feature or system. ~ An ethic of service and a belief in putting the customer first ~ A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. ~15+ years of experience as a hands-on software engineer, with a deep focus on designing and building scalable, distributed systems. Advanced proficiency in object-oriented and systems programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or Go with a strong understanding of concurrency, performance tuning, and distributed computing. ~ Experience deploying and operating applications in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), with a solid grasp of cloud-native development patterns and infrastructure-as-code. ~ Comfortable using engineering productivity tools such as Jira (for backlog and sprint planning), Confluence (for technical documentation), Git (for version control), and Microsoft Office Suite (for communication and reporting). Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs. Designs and oversees new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Develops software update processes for existing applications. Assists and oversees in the roll-out of software releases. Trains and mentors software development engineers on internally developed software applications and software development best practices. Oversees the researching, writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers. provides and evaluates performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget. Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Leads project planning, resourcing, requirement analyzing and defining, detailed designing and deployment of feature or system. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary. 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. 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. Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Principal Engineer must successfully work with team members located in multiple remote locations and time zones. Working conditions agree with conditions described within FreeWheel’s company handbook unless explicitly noted in this document. 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. C++ Programming Language; Application Deployment; Python (Programming Language); Cloud Applications The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later. 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. 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. Bachelor's Degree Relevant Work Experience