FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is looking for a Software Engineer II to ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of large-scale distributed systems while driving automation, reliability, and operational excellence for their ad platforms.
Requirements
- Coding and debugging skills in Python, Go, Ruby on Rails, C/C++, or Java.
- Experience developing and debugging server-side applications or web services.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and services like VPC, EC2, S3, IAM is a plus.
- Knowledge of SDLC tools (Git, Jenkins) and basic Linux administration.
- Understanding of database structures and SQL.
- Exposure to infrastructure-as-code principles.
- Basic data analytics skills (e.g., pivot tables).
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and troubleshoot large-scale distributed systems.
- Debug and optimize code; automate routine tasks to improve efficiency.
- Support secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.
- Collaborate on software release cycles, including planning, testing, and monitoring.
- Ensure smooth operations during critical live events (e.g., Super Bowl, Olympics).
- Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline processes.
- Partner with engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.
Other
- ~1 year of software development experience (or master’s degree)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
- Strong communication skills for client interactions.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a global team.
