Comcast

Sr. Backend Engineer C++ - Reston 2 Days Hybrid - FreeWheel

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1 day ago
Reston, VA, USASenior
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Base Salary

$142k - $213k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software applications and backend services for the video advertising platform.
  • Build high-performance, low-latency, highly concurrent systems and optimize software performance and reliability.
  • Analyze requirements, customize applications, and collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams on integrated solutions.
  • Support software updates and releases, including seamless rollout of new features.
  • Profile, benchmark, debug, and optimize system performance on Linux.
  • Mentor junior engineers and participate in peer programming, design sprints, and prototyping sessions.
  • Partner with Quality Assurance to verify that software meets technical specifications.
  • Document development activities and communicate information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Work variable schedules, including nights and weekends, as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or above, or equivalent coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience.
  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience; the posting also lists 7–10 years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++, including multithreading, concurrency, asynchronous programming, and memory management.
  • Experience designing and developing high-performance, low-latency, highly concurrent backend services.
  • Experience with Linux performance profiling, benchmarking, debugging, and system-level optimization.
  • Solid understanding of RPC frameworks, HTTP/gRPC protocols, and distributed service architectures.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and technical innovation skills.
  • Familiarity with online machine learning inference or model-serving frameworks such as NVIDIA Triton or ONNX Runtime is preferred.
  • Experience with inference scheduling, batching, and CPU/GPU resource optimization is preferred.
  • Strong interest in learning and practicing new techniques.

Benefits

  • Virginia base pay range of $141,850.78–$212,776.16, excluding this compensation figure from benefits.
  • Eligible employees receive Comcast benefits and personalized physical, financial, and emotional support resources.
  • The title indicates a hybrid schedule in Reston with two days in the office; the description also identifies the position as virtual based.
  • The role may require nights, weekends, and variable schedules.

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10,000+ employees

Comcast is a U.S.-based media and telecommunications company that sells broadband, video, wireless, and voice services to consumers and businesses under the Xfinity and Comcast Business brands. It also owns NBCUniversal (including NBC, Universal Pictures, and Peacock) and Sky, operating TV networks, film studios, and streaming in the U.S. and Europe. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Philadelphia, it is publicly traded on Nasdaq (CMCSA).

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