This role pays less than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,804–$231,025
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$191k
versus about
$200k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
About Comcast
Comcast is an American telecommunications and media conglomerate, providing cable TV, internet, and phone services under the Xfinity brand, and owning NBCUniversal.
Comcast currently has
42 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$129,515–$195,779
across 22 roles with salary data.
The Principal Software Engineer role at FreeWheel in Chicago involves leading the reliability and performance of mission-critical Ad Tech platforms by designing and operating large-scale distributed systems. This senior position requires 10+ years of experience, with a focus on AWS cloud architecture and expertise in Python, Go-Lang, or Scala for server-side applications. The engineer will drive automation initiatives, mentor teams in production problem-solving, and ensure secure configuration practices across environments. Key responsibilities include monitoring system health, leading incident response, and supporting live events while participating in on-call rotations. The role demands deep knowledge of Linux systems, networking, and extensive experience with CI/CD tools like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as proficiency in database technologies and data-driven problem-solving.