Software Engineer 2 (AI) - Hybrid - Reston, VA - Freewheel

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we're making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.
Job Summary
This job contributes to the development of AI-enabled product capabilities that bring intelligent automation and decision support into FreeWheel's applications. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role helps build, test, and improve AI-powered features and services while learning how AI capabilities are delivered at scale in production environments.
Job Description

• Contributing to the development of AI-enabled product features and workflows.
• Building and maintaining software components that integrate AI capabilities into applications.
• Assisting in the implementation of LLM-, agent-, or machine learning-based solutions under guidance from senior engineers.
• Participating in testing, evaluation, and monitoring of AI-powered features.
• Working with product and engineering teams to implement requirements and deliver functionality.
• Troubleshooting defects and performance issues in AI-enabled applications.
• Learning and applying engineering best practices for production-quality software development.
• Contributing to technical discussions and team design reviews.
• Supporting continuous improvement of AI capabilities across products.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of software engineering experience or equivalent internship/co-op experience.
• Programming experience in Python or similar languages.
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, and system design concepts.
• Exposure to AI, machine learning, LLMs, or agent-based systems through coursework, personal projects, or professional experience.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern development practices.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Writing and maintaining efficient code for software components, adhering to best practices in development
• Supporting the design and development of new software applications aligned with business objectives
• Implementing testing frameworks for software validation, including unit and integration tests, to ensure quality
• Documenting the software development process, including design and deployment procedures, to facilitate knowledge sharing
• Analyzing software integration needs and planning system architecture to meet technical specifications
• Reviewing current practices and technical literature to inform project solutions and applying engineering methodologies
• Working with Quality Assurance to ensure applications meet technical requirements and fit specifications
• Troubleshooting software issues, providing resolutions to enhance application performance and user satisfaction
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Software Testing; Software Development; AI Agents
Salary:
Virginia Pay Range: $101,875.02 - $152,812.53
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
2-5 Years