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.

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Your New Role...

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer specialising in Roku development to join the CNN Connected TV Engineering team. As a senior individual contributor, you will work with a high level of autonomy, take ownership of complex technical challenges and help shape the team’s technical direction. You will collaborate with Principal Engineers and Architects to define and implement the technology strategy, while providing technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. You will bring curiosity, versatility and a collaborative approach to solving new problems in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality client-side features for CNN’s Roku streaming application.

• Contribute to the technical strategy, architecture and engineering best practices for CNN’s Connected TV experiences.

• Build scalable and reliable solutions that support the performance and continued success of CNN’s streaming platform.

• Help guide decisions on development tools, technologies, test automation and CI/CD practices.

• Write clear technical documentation, conduct code reviews and troubleshoot complex software issues.

• Support the testing, deployment and release of production-quality Roku applications.

• Partner with Product, Design and Delivery leaders to translate product initiatives into robust technical solutions.

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with engineers, stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications and Experience...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience developing and releasing software products and services.

• Proficiency in client-side scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python; experience with BrightScript and SceneGraph is also essential.

• Expertise in version control with Git and GitHub, and familiarity with CI/CD pipeline technologies.

• Experience developing for streaming devices like Roku, FireTV, or similar platforms is a plus.

• Strong understanding of coding best practices, unit testing, and maintaining thorough documentation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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