C++ Software Engineer

Comcast

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $109,759–$164,638 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k

This role $137k

$99k most similar roles pay here $209k

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TL;DR · C++ Software Engineer

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FreeWheel is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join its Buyercloud Ad Serving team in Chicago, where the engineer will design and build data-driven features for executing marketing campaigns effectively. This role involves scaling distributed applications, optimizing algorithms to reduce cloud costs, and enhancing observability to ensure system reliability. The ideal candidate will participate in on-call rotations, contribute to systems documentation, and work within a transparent culture that values high-quality software development at massive scale. Preferred qualifications include five years of experience with C++ or similar compiled languages, expertise in Linux ecosystems, and a strong understanding of scalable system architecture.

Skills

C++ Linux Distributed Systems Cloud Hosting Cost Optimization Observability Stack On-call Rotations System Documentation Data Analysis Algorithm Optimization Software Architecture CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and implement data-driven features for customer marketing campaigns.
Scale distributed applications and infrastructure to handle increased demand.
Optimize algorithms and architectures to reduce cloud hosting costs.
Enhance observability stack to monitor and alert on system issues.
Participate in on-call rotations, serving as an escalation contact for incidents.
Document systems, playbooks, and instructional materials for team use.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience in C++ or similar compiled languages.
Deep understanding of building and scaling systems at a large scale.
Expertise in optimizing performance, scaling, and data modeling.
Strong grasp of software architecture principles and practices.
Experience working effectively in a Linux environment.
Ability to design and build data-driven features for marketing campaigns.
Participate in on-call rotations and support service incident escalations.