Staff Software Developer
About The Position
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X! CNN is the world’s most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we’re embarking on a crucial mission to invent the next generation news and information experiences online. You’ll be joining the CNN Engagement landing squad team, an empowered cross-functional team building the trusted new digital products, platforms, and formats that put CNN’s talent, expertise, and content programming — and the directions it goes next — directly in the hands of consumers. The Internet is changing the news and information landscape, and we have an ambitious product roadmap grounded in journalism and facts. Our team has a unique ability to marry content, design, product, and technology to spark connection, fulfill utility, and build community. Looking for staff software developer for a high-level technical lead that would be responsible for designing complex systems, driving technical strategy, and delivering, scalable software solutions across multiple teams. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, setting coding standards, reducing technical debt, and acting as a technical bridge to align engineering goals with business objectives
Requirements
- Experience: Generally 8+ years in software development, with at least 3-5 years specifically at a senior level
- Technical Leadership: Proven ability to lead large-scale, complex projects and define technical strategy
- Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge in areas like distributed systems, infrastructure, or specific languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, CSS/SAS, Node.js)
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is standard, though not always strictly required with equivalent experience
- Influence: Strong ability to influence stakeholders and work across a matrixed organization
Responsibilities
- Architectural Leadership: Defining, designing, and leading the implementation of complex, scalable, and maintainable software systems
- Strategic Planning: Setting technical direction and ensuring project alignment with long-term company goals
- Mentorship and Culture: Guiding junior/senior engineers, fostering an inclusive environment, and improving team productivity
- Technical Influence: Solving critical technical challenges and influencing engineering practices across teams
- Execution & Quality: Ensuring high code quality through reviews and taking ownership of the full software development lifecycle
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
