C++ Engineer

NBCUniversal

C++ Engineer designing, building, and supporting FreeWheel's innovative video advertising platform. Collaborating with stakeholders and customizing web applications for optimal performance.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $109,759 - $164,639 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help design, build and support our high-quality, innovative video advertising platform
Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements
Conduct analysis to determine integration needs
Design new software and web applications, support applications under development and customize current applications
Participate 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
2+ years of professional experience in C++ Development
Experience with C/C++, DB design, and network programming
Experience with large system software design and development
Experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems is a plus
Advertising industry experience is a plus
Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile, and Software Engineering Methodology
Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours to meet or co-work with global teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees
Health insurance
Commission eligibility for sales positions
Bonus eligibility for non-sales positions

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++C/C++DB designnetwork programminglarge system software designdistributed systemsmission-critical systemsSDLCAgileSoftware Engineering Methodology

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationtraininganalysisdocumentation writing

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science