Manager, Software Engineering Chicago, Hybrid - FreeWheel

Free Wheel, 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.

This job manages a team of engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation and professional development. It oversees the design and update of software and web applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborating cross‑functionally, it sets project requirements and timelines, manages the release process, and monitors adherence to standards and budgets. The job also tracks industry trends and develops proposals for technological enhancements, driving continuous improvement and team expertise.

• Leading and mentoring a team of engineers, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Backend development.
• Overseeing the planning and designing of software and web applications, including new programs, enhancements and modifications.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to define project requirements, set timelines, and maintain communication for efficient workflows.
• Managing software design and application updates, coordinating roll‑outs and ensuring enhancements meet technical specifications.
• Implementing key performance indicators for development processes, advocating for best practices to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Managing deliverables across the team, ensuring adherence to deadlines, specifications, and budgets while mentoring staff for professional growth.
• Monitoring industry technological developments, evaluating external products, and ensuring the team's knowledge is up‑to‑date.
• Developing proposals, software changes, and managing capital expenditure projects to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• 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) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• C++ Programming Language
• Go Programming Language
• People Management
• Team Collaboration

Pay Range: $ - $. Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience. 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.

Comcast also provides best‑in‑class Benefits to eligible employees, including options to support physical, financial and emotional well‑being.

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.

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.