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Golang Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently authorizes U.S. employers to hire foreign software engineers. Backend and distributed-systems experience in Go strengthens both the employer's PERM filing and your I-140 petition, putting you on the path to lawful permanent residency.
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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 Software Engineer (Tier-2) supports the availability, performance, reliability, monitoring, incident response, and operational excellence of FreeWheel platforms, with a primary focus on the Streaming Hub application. This role provides Tier-2 support for customer-facing issues, assists with maintaining UI components within the Streaming Hub, and develops an understanding of customer workflows, system architecture, and business logic to effectively troubleshoot technical issues. The engineer works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve incidents, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to automation and platform reliability. Under general guidance, this role handles routine to moderately complex technical challenges while continuously developing technical expertise.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide Tier-2 support for the Streaming Hub application by troubleshooting customer issues related to inventory registration, targeting, and UI functionality
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of UI components within the Streaming Hub platform
- Develop an understanding of business logic, application architecture, and customer workflows to diagnose and resolve production issues
- Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and integration issues with guidance from senior engineers when needed
- Build and maintain automation tools and scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work
- Debug application code and assist in resolving issues across distributed systems
- Collaborate with engineering, client services, and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve customer issues
- Participate in production support, live event monitoring, and incident response activities
- Assist with release validation, production verification, and post-release monitoring
- Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and operational best practices
- 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
PREFERRED TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience programming in Python and/or Go (Golang)
- Experience troubleshooting web applications and distributed systems
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies and UI development
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or OCI
- Exposure to AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53, and Lambda
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
- Basic understanding of CI/CD practices and development tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git)
- Strong Linux fundamentals and basic networking knowledge
- Understanding of secure software development and operational best practices
CORE COMPETENCIES / BEHAVIORS:
- Customer-focused with an interest in understanding business impact
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to learn business workflows and platform architecture
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative team player who works effectively with cross-functional teams
- Takes ownership of assigned work and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Continuously develops technical skills and contributes to team knowledge sharing
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:
Amazon Web Services (AWS); Software Engineering; Back-End Development; Python (Programming Language)
SALARY:
Virginia Pay Range: $120,212.52 - $180,318.78
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
INTRODUCTION
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 Software Engineer (Tier-2) supports the availability, performance, reliability, monitoring, incident response, and operational excellence of FreeWheel platforms, with a primary focus on the Streaming Hub application. This role provides Tier-2 support for customer-facing issues, assists with maintaining UI components within the Streaming Hub, and develops an understanding of customer workflows, system architecture, and business logic to effectively troubleshoot technical issues. The engineer works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve incidents, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to automation and platform reliability. Under general guidance, this role handles routine to moderately complex technical challenges while continuously developing technical expertise.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide Tier-2 support for the Streaming Hub application by troubleshooting customer issues related to inventory registration, targeting, and UI functionality
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of UI components within the Streaming Hub platform
- Develop an understanding of business logic, application architecture, and customer workflows to diagnose and resolve production issues
- Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and integration issues with guidance from senior engineers when needed
- Build and maintain automation tools and scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work
- Debug application code and assist in resolving issues across distributed systems
- Collaborate with engineering, client services, and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve customer issues
- Participate in production support, live event monitoring, and incident response activities
- Assist with release validation, production verification, and post-release monitoring
- Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and operational best practices
- 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
PREFERRED TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience programming in Python and/or Go (Golang)
- Experience troubleshooting web applications and distributed systems
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies and UI development
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or OCI
- Exposure to AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53, and Lambda
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
- Basic understanding of CI/CD practices and development tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git)
- Strong Linux fundamentals and basic networking knowledge
- Understanding of secure software development and operational best practices
CORE COMPETENCIES / BEHAVIORS:
- Customer-focused with an interest in understanding business impact
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to learn business workflows and platform architecture
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative team player who works effectively with cross-functional teams
- Takes ownership of assigned work and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Continuously develops technical skills and contributes to team knowledge sharing
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:
Amazon Web Services (AWS); Software Engineering; Back-End Development; Python (Programming Language)
SALARY:
Virginia Pay Range: $120,212.52 - $180,318.78
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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Golang Engineer
Document your Go projects for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job description tied to your actual duties. Compile a detailed record of Go codebases, system architectures, and performance benchmarks you've owned so the attorney can draft a defensible job description.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search for certified PERM applications listing software engineer or Go developer roles. Employers who have filed before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-petition.
Verify EB-2 eligibility before your offer letter
If your role genuinely requires an advanced degree or specialized expertise in concurrent systems or distributed infrastructure, push for EB-2 classification. That distinction should be confirmed with your employer's immigration counsel before the offer is finalized, not after.
Find green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Golang Engineer openings by employers actively sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. The platform surfaces PERM-filing history so you spend time on applications that are realistically viable.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your level
DOL assigns your PERM a wage level from I to IV based on complexity and supervision. Senior Go engineers overseeing microservices architecture often land at Level III or IV, which raises the prevailing wage floor your employer must meet and can affect whether they proceed.
Negotiate I-140 premium processing into your offer
USCIS offers premium processing for I-140 petitions, cutting adjudication to 15 business days. Ask your employer to include it in your compensation package before signing. It protects your timeline if the PERM is approved and you're racing an expiring work authorization.
Green Card Golang Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Golang Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials and the role's requirements. EB-2 applies if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or its equivalent in computer science or a related field, and you meet that bar. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Most mid-to-senior Go engineering positions can be structured to support either category through the PERM labor certification process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Go engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery and three-year initial terms. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition stage for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication typically add one to three years before you receive a green card, and priority date backlogs can extend that further for nationals of India or China.
How can I find Golang Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Golang Engineer roles with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Many employers list Go roles without advertising green card sponsorship publicly, so filtering by PERM filing history is the most reliable signal of an employer who will actually follow through on the process.
What role does O*NET play in a PERM filing for a Go engineer?
O*NET occupation profiles are used during PERM to establish the standard duties, required education, and skills for a given role. DOL auditors reference these profiles when evaluating whether an employer's job description is consistent with the occupation being certified. If your Go engineer role involves highly specialized duties that diverge from the standard O*NET profile, your employer's attorney may need to document that deviation carefully to avoid an audit.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strongly recommended. PERM labor certification can be initiated at any point during your H-1B employment. Because PERM and I-140 adjudication can take one to three years combined, beginning the process in your first or second H-1B term gives you the best chance of maintaining valid status through any priority date waiting period. USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap once an I-140 is approved or your PERM has been pending for 365 days.