Solutions Architect - FreeWheel - (AdTech) - NYC

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 The Solutions Architect within FreeWheel’s Global Client Solutions organization is responsible for designing and guiding scalable, integrated solutions that address complex client and business requirements across FreeWheel’s platform. This role partners closely with Product, Engineering, and Client Solutions teams to shape solution strategy, influence technical design, and ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and operational standards. The role leads complex and non-standard client engagements, serving as the primary technical liaison across internal and external stakeholders while owning solution design from concept through deployment. It provides direct technical guidance to clients, drives alignment across teams, and ensures successful implementation of high-impact solutions. In addition, the role contributes to the development of solution frameworks, best practices, and internal tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and technical excellence across the organization. Job Description Technical Solution Design & Strategy · Lead the design of technical solutions that span multiple products and align with client requirements. · Represent Global Client Solutions in strategy discussions, project planning, and design reviews. · Drive technical risk assessments and impact analyses to validate solution feasibility, confirm implementation readiness, and mitigate delivery risks. · Represent the organization in industry forums to monitor emerging technologies, share best practices, and introduce innovative ideas. Product Lifecycle Engagement · Participate early in the lifecycle, including concept brief evaluation, design reviews, and pilot planning. · Partner with Product and Engineering teams to ensure designs meet business requirements, and scalability and serviceability standards. Client Engagement · Act as the primary technical liaison for complex, non-standard deals. · Support clients through solution design, implementation planning, and technical escalations. Internal Innovation & Impact · Develop internal tools, best practices, documentation, and training curriculums to improve team efficiency. · Mentor team members on solution architecture and technical design principles. · Introduce process improvements and tools to enhance solution design and delivery. · Ensure technical excellence and operational readiness for complex client needs. Leadership Focus · Lead complex implementations and ensure technical solutions meet performance and scalability standards. · Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated solutions. · Establish and enforce architectural principles, performance benchmarks, and scalability standards for complex implementations. · Mentor technical teams and develop frameworks, documentation, and training to elevate solution design excellence. · Champion innovation by introducing new tools, processes, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and client success. Qualifications Schedule: Onsite 4days per week in the New York office. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for Comcast in the United States without a current or potential future need for sponsorship. Required · 5+ years of experience within the ad tech industry, demonstrating deep expertise in solutioning, client engagement, and platform strategy. · Demonstrated expertise of FreeWheel product offerings and ability to collaborate with internal teams to devise strategies for complex client needs. · Proven ability to design scalable, integrated solutions that span multiple products and align with complex client requirements. · Expertise in cross-product solution architecture and systems integration, ensuring performance and scalability standards. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency, operational excellence, and scalability. · Excellent communication and leadership abilities to drive cross-functional collaboration and mentor technical teams. · Experience working directly with third-party technology vendors in designing, deploying, and servicing solutions at scale. · Hands-on experience with end-to-end programmatic ad serving workflows, with emphasis on sell-side platforms and latest protocols. · Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to explain product functionality, technical design, and limitations to stakeholders across teams and levels. · Demonstrated track record of software implementation and systems integration excellence. · Ability to evaluate customer requirements and influence internal priorities to deliver enterprise-level solutions. · Ability to analyze large data sets to inform business decisions and solution strategies. · Proven ability to lead complex implementations and drive large-scale projects with open collaboration, strong leadership, and attention to client success. Technical Skills · Working knowledge of and experience with: o IAB standards including IAB V-Suite, OpenRTB, Privacy Frameworks. o Streaming protocols: HLS, DASH. o Programmatic ad serving workflows and protocols. o Data analysis and processing: SQL, cURL, Snowflake, Looker. o Web technologies: HTTP, HTML5, XML. o Object-Oriented Programming: JavaScript, Python. o Developing against RESTful APIs. o Data Visualization tools: Kibana, Grafana, Loki. Core Competencies · Solution Architecture & Technical Strategy · Client-Centric Design · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Operational Excellence · Communication & Influence · Leadership & Mentorship 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. Skills Advertising Technologies, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Solutions Design Compensation New York Pay Range: $126,050.05 - $189,075.08 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. Certifications (if applicable) Relevant Work Experience 7-10 Years Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. 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