Software Engineer 3 (Python)- Chicago, IL or Reston, VA- ONSITE

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 Summary

As a Software Engineer 3, you provide meaningful/substantial contributions to the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions. Although primarily an individual contributor (IC) from a work product perspective, your years of experience have shaped you into a skilled collaborator. You are comfortable working with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including product development, project management, compliance, architecture, SRE, QA and end-users. Additionally, you understand foundational principles of success which underpin engineering execution in a Cloud environment.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• • Partner with Product Management and Engineering leadership to gather requirements for components, applications, services, platforms and other technical solutions. 
  • Possess hands-on experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, Azure, or GCP); with a good understanding of automation, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native tools. 
  • Practical experience with a range of programming (Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, etc.), build (GitHub, Bitbucket, Maven, etc.), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, etc.), database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, etc.), and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Trello). 
  • A desire to deliver solutions addressing specific business problems; utilizing the process of aligning engineering efforts with strategic industry and corporate goals. 
  • Develop an understanding of the larger (Freewheel) Engineering ecosystem, contributing to “buy vs. build vs. broker” discussions. 
  • Ensure that delivered software solutions are scalable, available, and maintainable. 
  • Create automated unit and integration tests, validating adherence to requirements and preventing escaped defects. 
  • Implement software solutions which adhere to Freewheel’s engineering standards. 
  • Familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks, and/or Aerospike desired, but not required. 

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2+ years of hands-on programming experience in languages such as Golang, Python, Node.js, Rust, or Scala.
  • Familiarity with microservices and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or EKS (AWS or OCI).
  • Experience with at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI), including exposure to services like S3, EC2, Lambda, IAM, or their equivalents.
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools, such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Terraform.
  • Solid SQL skills, with exposure to data platforms like Aerospike, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Presto, or EMR.
  • Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK stack.
  • Demonstrated ability to debug and resolve technical issues within scoped features or components.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
  • Ability to adapt and contribute in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
  • Interest or experience in the advertising or audience targeting domain is a plus, but not required.
  • 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) and overtime as necessary.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. 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.

Skills:

Structured Query Language (SQL); Python (Programming Language); Analytics

Salary:

Primary Location Pay Range: $107,448.06 - $161,172.09

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.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years