Lead Software Engineer

NBCUniversal

Software Engineer to design and support video advertising platform at FreeWheel. Involving in innovative software development and mentor team members.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,828 - $229,243 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and implementation of innovative software and web applications
Ensure they align with business objectives and user requirements
Integrate new systems seamlessly with existing infrastructure
Focus on scalability, security, and continuous performance improvement
Mentor team members and provide technical training
Foster a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and professional growth
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful application integration
Advocate for best practices in software development
Participate in or lead peer programming sessions, design sprints, or prototyping sessions
Drive the creation, maintenance, and accessibility of comprehensive documentation
Monitor application performance metrics rigorously
Provide expert technical advice and support to internal stakeholders and external partners
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to confirm applications meet rigorous testing standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or above
At least 8 years of relevant work experience
Abundant experience with C/C++, DB design, and network programming
Experience with Golang is a plus
Abundant experience with large system software design and development
Abundant experience with distributed systems and mission-critical systems
Strong project management skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Advertising industry experience is a plus
Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical innovation
Strong passion for learning/practicing new techniques
Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working time besides normal working hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees
Health support
Financial support
Emotional support

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++DB designnetwork programmingGolanglarge system software designdistributed systemsmission-critical systemssoftware development best practicesapplication performance monitoringtechnical documentation

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationproblem-solvingtechnical innovationmentoringcollaborationknowledge sharingadaptabilityteamworkpassion for learning

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree