Software Engineer (C++, Python, GoLang, or Java) - Onsite 4 Days - Reston, VA – FreeWheel

Overview In this role you will help build and scale FreeWheel’s Buyercloud Ad Serving platform that powers trillions of ad auctions daily. You will work with cross-functional teams to design data- and model-driven features, optimize architectures for cost and speed, and strengthen observability and reliability. The position offers the chance to impact global ad campaigns and contribute to a high-quality, fast-moving software culture. You will be part of a mission-driven team solving complex scalability and performance problems at a global scale. Compensation / Benefitsbonus for non-sales rolescommission eligibility for sales rolesbest-in-class benefits ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement data-driven and model-driven features for customers’ campaignsScale distributed applications and infrastructureOptimize performance and cloud hosting costsEnhance observability and alerting for incidentsParticipate in on-call rotations as escalation contactCreate and maintain system documentation and runbooksCollaborate with teams across locations and time zonesHandle assigned duties with independent judgment Key requirementsBachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience3+ years of software engineering experienceStrong experience with compiled languages (C++, Java, Rust, Go)Deep understanding of building systems at scaleExperience in performance optimization, scaling, and data modelingStrong software architecture knowledgeExperience in Linux ecosystemClear and thorough communicationOrganizational and prioritization skillsData-driven decision makingDistributed systemsGoC++