Lead C++ Software Engineer - (Reston, VA - Hybrid) - FreeWheel

What you'll do

• Plan and design new software and web applications
• Analyze, test, and assist with integration of new applications
• Oversee documentation of development activity
• Train non-technical personnel
• Track performance metrics
• Provide guidance and support to other engineers
• Integrate knowledge of business and functional priorities
• Lead teams or projects and share expertise
• Construct and optimize ad delivery system infrastructure for high concurrency, availability, and low latency
• Continuously optimize and reconstruct existing systems
• End-to-end software development and software update process
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements
• Research, write, and edit documentation and technical requirements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Apply engineering methodologies and process design skills
• Design, architect, and implement solutions using AWS, Kubernetes, and containerization
• Develop and manage scalable and reliable AWS infrastructure
• Deploy and manage containerized applications
• Implement security best practices for AWS and container environments
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and availability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirements and technical design
• Document and maintain software functionality
• Support overall business and solve technical issues
• Stay updated with latest AWS, Kubernetes, and container technologies
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues
• Identify and implement automation and optimization opportunities
• Partner with global engineering, product, and operations teams
• Mentor junior software engineers

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of cloud, containerization and related technologies
• Familiarity with distributed architecture and middleware such as cache, message queue, Nginx
• Experience in large-scale online service design, development, and operation preferred
• Good understanding of Linux/Unix
• Excellent data structure and algorithm foundation
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Golang and network programming
• Experience with large system software design and development
• Experience with distributed and mission-critical systems preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and technical innovation
• Strong passion for learning and practicing new techniques
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Software Engineering Methodology
• Team working and good communication skills
• Willingness to work under pressure
• Strong ability and persistence in technical support
• Ability to work closely with global teams and accept additional working hours
• Advertising industry experience is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree or above

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Benefits