Director, Software Engineering - Ingestion- FreeWheel

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
172K-258K Annually
Expert/Leader
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
Empowering all segments of The New TV Ecosystem.
The Role
Lead software engineering strategy and standards, direct large teams building and supporting web and application platforms, manage software release rollouts and large budgets, integrate new technologies, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet project, timeline, and financial objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
This job is responsible for steering software development strategies that support the organization's goals. It involves setting coding standards, leading teams in the creation of innovative software, and managing ongoing support for existing platforms. Key duties include overseeing software releases, collaborating with managers on project delivery, and handling large-scale budgets. It also focuses on integrating new technologies to improve development practices and partnering cross-functionally to align with broader organizational objectives.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Leading the development and execution of software strategies to align with organizational goals
  • Defining coding standards and frameworks for application development across various platforms
  • Directing a large team in creating innovative software and web applications, while ensuring ongoing support for existing solutions
  • Managing the rollout of software releases and updates, ensuring seamless implementation across the organization
  • Collaborating with managers to meet project deadlines, specifications, and budgetary constraints, while developing performance metrics
  • Reporting on project progress and managing large-scale budgets to meet financial targets
  • Researching and integrating new coding technologies and practices to enhance development efficiency
  • Partnering with other engineering teams to adopt practices that support organizational objectives
  • 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.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
  • Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
  • Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
  • Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
  • Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
  • Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
  • Drive results and growth.
  • Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
  • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
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:
Collaboration; Troubleshooting; Emerging Technologies
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $172,261.10 - $258,391.65
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.
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. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
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
10 Years +

Skills Required

  • 10+ years relevant work experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent coursework/experience
  • Experience leading large software engineering teams
  • Experience managing large-scale budgets
  • Experience managing software releases and updates
  • Ability to define and enforce coding standards and frameworks
  • Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules
  • Collaboration skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies

FreeWheel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, mental-health resources, and life/disability insurance that mirror a mature corporate package. Feedback suggests some plan options are generous for families and can include low- or no-deductible choices.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is consistently featured, complemented by tax-advantaged accounts and access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a reliable pillar of total rewards here.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is paired with fertility and family-forming support, adoption/surrogacy reimbursements, childcare benefits, and return-to-work programs. Feedback suggests family benefits are a distinctive strength relative to many employers.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,249 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

FreeWheel is an industry leader built on a culture of creativity, ingenuity, and inclusion. We welcome big ideas, give you space to grow, and offer the support you need. We’re proud to be a division of Comcast, which is consistently rated one of Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For.

FreeWheel Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
HQNew York, NY

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