Entry Level Software Engineer 1

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

FreeWheel’s mission is to build great AdTech software. We are looking for a
Engineer 1 to join our growing engineering team in Freewheel. If you’re excited to work with a tightly knit team of engineers solving hard problems the right way using cutting-edge technologies from backend to frontend for the large-scaled distributed business system, and monitoring tools in the cloud, this opportunity is for you. Our Business engineering team works with huge provisioned datasets from several sources to help the world’s largest programmers, measurement partners, and networks monetize their supplies. We build and maintain responsive and user-friendly interfaces using modern web technologies crossing various devices and browsers on the state-of-the-art Cloud-Native platform built on AWS.

Our people are the most important part of our business, and none more so than our engineers. We are fundamentally looking for bright, enthusiastic problem solvers- people who love a challenge, constantly evaluate and question, and above all, love to ship a product that solves real problems.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership to gather requirements.
• Gain a deep understanding of operational tasks.
• Interface with global data engineering teams/components when necessary.
• Create technical design documentation.
• Develop test case design documentation.
• Implement software solutions according to engineering standards.
• Develop and implement Unit Tests, Regression Tests, and Automation test based on the test case design.
• Implement integration tests that span across component teams.
• Incorporate appropriate instrumentation, monitoring, and alert mechanism into the software.
• Ensure delivered software solutions are consistently available and operational.
• Implement bug fixes as required.
• Perform upgrades for components, libraries, and infrastructure as necessary
• 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 overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field of study
• 0 years professional experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency knowledge of web development, including experience with HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, and SQL databases.
• Excellent in Golang/Java programming landscape.
• Proficient in incorporating Unit Testing, Regression Testing, and Automation Testing into code development.
• Good problem-solving skills for both frontend and backend with tools Browser
• Developer Tool, Go PProf, JStack, JMap, etc
• Effective communication and a strong desire to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment
• Familiarity with the Scrum Agile collaboration framework and Jira.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD/Git/ Jenkins tools and DevOps principles.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud computing platforms is a plus.

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.

Why Join FreeWheel?

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern data stacks, cloud platforms, and real-time processing frameworks.

Innovation-Driven Culture: Collaborate with top engineers, data scientists, and industry leaders shaping the future of ad tech.

Growth & Impact: Solve complex, large-scale data challenges with tens of billions of daily events in a high-impact role.

Flexible & Inclusive Work Environment: We value diverse perspectives, work-life balance, and professional development.

About FreeWheel:

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is a global leader in advanced advertising technology, enabling seamless transactions across screens, data types, and sales channels. Operating in nine countries, FreeWheel powers global ad insertion and recently launched Universal Ads, a cross-publisher TV advertising platform in collaboration with major media players like NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Roku. Committed to innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth, FreeWheel fosters a dynamic work environment where diverse perspectives thrive while shaping the future of premium video advertising.

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.

Skills

Software Development, SQL Databases, Troubleshooting

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $77,167.53 - $115,751.29

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay 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.  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.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Bachelor's DegreeWhile 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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 YearsComcast is proud to be 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.