FreeWheel
Ad Tech
LeadSoftwareEngineer
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“Lead Software Engineer at FreeWheel. Skills: C/C++, DB design, network programming, large system software design and development, distributed systems, mission-critical systems, SDLC, Agile, Software Engineering Methodology. building, improving, and maintaining a high-performance, highly available, distributed online video Ad Server system. working closely with Product Managers (PMs) to build features for business needs”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions; deliver results in a fast-paced environment; Drive results and growth
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving; Technically solve issues
accept additional working time besides normal working hours to meet or co-work with global teams
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or above, 5 years or above relevant work experience, Abundant experience with C/C++, Abundant experience with DB design, Abundant experience with network programming, Abundant experience with large system software design and development, Abundant experience with distributed systems, Abundant experience with mission-critical systems, project management skills, Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, Align engineering efforts with business objectives, Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, Demonstrated expertise in technical innovation, passion for learning/practicing new techniques, Knowledgeable about SDLC, Knowledgeable about Agile, Knowledgeable about Software Engineering Methodology, Ability to work closely with global teams, accept additional working time besides normal working hours to meet or co-work with global teams
Nice to Have
Familiar with Open RTB protocol, Advertising industry experience
What You'll Do.
and maintaining a high-performance
distributed online video Ad Server system
working closely with Product Managers (PMs) to build features for business needs
collaborating on technical specifications to determine operational feasibility
overseeing the complete lifecycle of software development
and technical support
providing technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team
fostering collaboration
ensuring the delivery of scalable
high-quality solutions
drive the End2End capabilities' complete software development lifecycle
Produce technical specifications
determine operational feasibility
Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
Document and maintain software functionality
Tailor and deploy engineering tools
Support overall business
Technically solve issues
Collaborate with Product Managers (PMs) to build capabilities for business needs
ensure technical specifications align with operational feasibility
Lead and mentor a group of software engineers
providing technical guidance
and best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables
Partner with global engineering
and operations teams to further incorporate collective innovations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with Product Managers (PMs); collaborating on technical specifications; Lead and mentor a group of software engineers; Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams; Win as a team; be open to new ideas; Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders; Align engineering efforts with business objectives
Process & Methodology
project management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
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 pivotal member of the Core Engineering team, the Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for building, improving, and maintaining a high-performance, highly available, distributed online video Ad Server system. This role involves working closely with Product Managers (PMs) to build features for business needs and collaborating on technical specifications to determine operational feasibility. The successful candidate will oversee the complete lifecycle of software development, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, maintenance, and technical support, while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team. This position requires a strategic mindset to foster collaboration and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions. **Job Description** **Core Responsibilities** * As a pivotal member of the Engineering team to drive the End2End capabilities' complete software development lifecycle, including designing, prototyping, implementation, testing, integration, maintenance, and technical support. * Produce technical specifications and determine operational feasibility. * Write well-designed, testable, efficient code. * Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures. * Document and maintain software functionality. * Tailor and deploy engineering tools, processes, and metrics. * Support overall business. * Technically solve issues. * Collaborate with Product Managers (PMs) to build capabilities for business needs and ensure technical specifications align with operational feasibility. * Le
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