Senior Software Engineer (GoLang)- Chicago, IL or Reston, VA- ONSITE

Overview

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

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Oversees the documentation of all development activity. Trains non-technical personnel. Assists with tracking performance metrics. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

Job DescriptionCore Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery and solution design by partnering with Product Management, Engineering leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Apply deep, hands-on expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, Azure, or GCP), driving the adoption of best practices in automation, CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native development.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple languages and platforms (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Go), and lead by example in the use of modern build, containerization, and database technologies.
• Assume ownership for delivering end-to-end solutions which address business problems; proactively aligning engineering decisions with Freewheel’s strategic objectives and industry best-practices.
• Serve as a technical thought leader in “buy vs. build vs. broker” evaluations, contributing to architectural reviews and guiding platform-level decisions across the broader engineering ecosystem.
• Champion the design and development of robust, scalable, and highly available software systems, balancing short-term delivery with long-term maintainability.
• Establish and enforce test automation standards, designing comprehensive unit and integration test suites to ensure reliability and reduce escaped defects.
• Drive adherence to and evolution of Freewheel’s engineering best practices, contributing to the refinement of design patterns, code quality standards, and review processes.
• Act as a mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and support for professional development.
• Bring working knowledge or expertise in technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, and Aerospike; exploring their application in data-intensive, mission-critical systems.
• 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 schedules and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Employees at all levels are expected to :

Disclaimer

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); Amazon S3; Go Programming Language

Salary

Primary Location Pay Range : $126,788.71 - $190,183.07

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.

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast may also consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years

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