Comcast - Erie, PA
posted 4 months ago
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is on a mission to build exceptional advertising software that powers a vast global scale of transactions. As a leader in the advertising technology space, FreeWheel operates not just a Demand Side Platform (DSP) but serves as the backbone for hundreds of DSPs, processing trillions of transactions monthly to fulfill advertising campaigns worth millions of dollars. The company prides itself on a culture of transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to solving challenging problems. Employees are encouraged to move quickly, build high-quality software, and support one another in driving success for their customers' businesses. The Manager, Software Engineering role is a pivotal position within the Beeswax Ad Serving team, which is integral to the Beeswax platform. This system handles billions of ad auctions daily, determining which customers participate and executing complex bidding strategies in milliseconds. The successful candidate will manage a team of software engineers, guiding them in their professional development while collaborating closely with the Beeswax Product Management team to deliver new features and enhancements to customers. The role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to drive improvements in the Ad Serving software infrastructure while ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards. In this role, the manager will oversee the planning and design of software applications, serve as the primary liaison between the Software Engineering team and other departments, and implement performance metrics to track project progress. The position demands a proactive approach to mentoring and developing staff, as well as a commitment to staying current with industry trends and technologies. The working conditions involve collaboration with team members across multiple remote locations and time zones, emphasizing the need for effective communication and organization.