Software Engineer 3 Golang - FreeWheel

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Job Summary

FreeWheel, A Comcast Company, empowers all segments of The New TV Ecosystem. We are structured to provide the full breadth of solutions the advertising industry needs to achieve their goals. We provide the technology, data enablement and convergent marketplaces required to ensure buyers and sellers can transact across all screens, across all data types, and all sales channels, in order to ensure the ultimate goal – results for marketers. With offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, London, Paris, Beijing, and across the globe, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company, stands to advocate for the entire industry through the FreeWheel Council for Premium Video. For more information, please visit freewheel.com. We are a distributed team with deep experience in FreeWheel's linear addressable advertising system, which is deployed at multiple cable providers. We are looking for an Engineer to join an established team and help us develop the next generation of this product, which is fully integrated with FreeWheels’ MRM Ad Server. This product helps expand the reach of addressable ads into millions of homes over broadcast TV.

Job Description

100% Remote role

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Documents all development activity. Assists with training non-technical personnel. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Core Responsibilities

-Assist in software design and development for our video streaming server.-Manage and improve our existing code for embedded STB clients, and port to new STB platforms.-Collaborate with both internal and external teams to set requirements and design interfaces for our products.-Participate in Agile ceremonies with the team (e.g. Sprint Planning, Scrum Master)-Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.-Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.-Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.-Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.-Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.-Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers.-Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.-Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.-Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.-Displays knowledge of and ability to apply, project management skills.-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) and over-time as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications:

-Proficiency and working knowledge with GoLang (or willingness to learn)-Proficiency and working knowledge with C , Java, Perl, Python, git-Experience with MPEG TS, video encoding and streaming-Experience Linux OS, cron, bash scripting

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.-Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.-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 EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 Years

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Company info

Comcast
Website : http://corporate.comcast.com