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Job Summary
This job manages a team of engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation and professional development. It oversees the design and update of software and web applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborating cross-functionally, it sets project requirements and timelines, manages the release process, and monitors adherence to standards and budgets. The job also tracks industry trends and develops proposals for technological enhancements, driving continuous improvement and team expertise.Job Description
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.
We are seeking an experienced UI Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in modern frontend technologies with proven leadership skills to drive engineering excellence, mentor teams, and collaborate effectively across functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of front-end engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Define and drive front-end architecture strategies for scalable, maintainable, and high-traffic applications.
Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of modern wceb applications using React and related technologies.
Establish and enforce frontend development standards, best practices, and code quality guidelines.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers, and Backend Engineers to deliver high-quality user experiences.
Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, performance optimization, and accessibility compliance.
Participate in technical planning, architectural reviews, and technology evaluations.
Ensure application performance, scalability, reliability, and security across all front-end platforms.
Manage release planning, deployment processes, and production support activities.
Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and career development initiatives.
Required Technical Skills
Frontend Technologies
Strong hands-on experience with:
React
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6+)
HTML5
CSS3
Node
Architecture & Design
Experience designing and implementing:
Micro-Frontend Architecture
Mon repo Architecture
Scalable front-end platforms for high-traffic applications
Strong understanding of front-end design patterns and component-driven development.
State Management
Expertise with state management solutions such as:
Redux
Zustand
Jotai
Build & Package Management
Familiarity with package management and build orchestration tools:
npm / yarn / pnpm
Vite, Webpack
Turbo (preferred) or NX
Testing & Quality Assurance
Experience implementing comprehensive testing strategies such as:
Jest
Vitest
React Testing Library
Cypress / Playwright
Visual Regression Testing
Cross-browser testing frameworks
Performance & Optimization
Strong understanding of:
Frontend performance optimization
Caching strategies and techniques
Application monitoring and observability
Bundle optimization and lazy loading
Preferred Skills
Experience with Responsive Web Design
Experience with cloud-native deployments and release processes, including:
Kubernetes
AWS
CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of frontend security best practices.
Leadership & Collaboration
Proven experience leading frontend engineering teams and managing project delivery.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to effectively partner with: QA Engineers , Backend Engineers , Product Managers, UX/UI Designers and, Engineering Leadership
Experience driving technical roadmaps, sprint planning, and engineering process improvements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering.
10+ years of frontend development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
Demonstrated experience building and scaling enterprise-grade web applications serving large user bases.
A hands-on UI Engineering Manager who can balance people leadership with technical depth, drive modern frontend architecture initiatives, and deliver exceptional user experiences at scale.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
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.
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Education
Bachelor's DegreeCertifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 YearsJob details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company with approximately 126,000 employees. We bring together some of the most creative talent in the industry with the best tech innovators and business minds to deliver exceptional entertainment experiences to millions. With the right technology and people, we believe that our passion for new ideas, teamwork and creativity can change the world. Whether you are looking to invent new technologies at Comcast Cable, or create new television shows, news, movies or theme park experiences at NBCUniversal, you have a chance to be to part of something big. Learn more about all the exciting career opportunities Comcast and NBCUniversal have to offer.