MNC InsiderMNC Insider

Staff Software Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery

Staff Software Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026GA Atlanta 1050 Techwood Drive NW

Job Description

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!The JobCNN is building its next generation of products and experiences, powered by a cloud-native platform built from the ground up. The New Business team sits at the forefront of this effort—identifying, designing, and launching new product opportunities that will define CNN’s future. This role spans the breadth of engineering disciplines, from tuning globally available databases to building immersive front-end user experiences, all in service of bringing innovative new products to market quickly and at scale. We are looking for engineers who are comfortable across the stack and interested in solving unique and challenging problems. Primary Responsibilities Lead the architecture and implementation of robust, scalable backend systems, including API design, data modeling, and service infrastructure that powers new product development. Contribute to the architecture and implementation of front-end experiences that integrate seamlessly with backend services, with a focus on performance and scalability. Participate in code and architecture reviews and champion best practices for the organization by defining and evolving engineering standards. Work primarily in modern JavaScript using AWS services and mentor peers in those languages and tools. Stay abreast of industry trends and announcements; understand how changes can impact the business and raise concerns and/or propose solutions to mitigate risk. Code with passion for software engineering and a strong sense of ownership for the code that you and your team write. Fail up, learn from research and experiments, and ultimately choose the best solution to support company objectives. Follow a progressive development methodology, moving from proofs of concept to prototypes to production releases. Requirements BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant experience. Proven record of driving initiatives that involve changes in engineering culture through evangelism and structured processes. Strong experience designing, deploying, and operating applications on AWS, with solid command-line proficiency and familiarity with Git and Docker in AWS-based pipelines. Extensive experience with modern JavaScript, building responsive UIs and scalable services with contemporary frameworks, state management, and API integration. Ability to review company goals and lead teams toward success through discussion with engineering peers, proposals, and breaking solutions into meaningful tasks to execute or delegate. Deep industry experience with modern development technologies and hands-on familiarity with both client and server technology, including a solid understanding of common software data structures and algorithms. Passion for professional growth and continued development along an individual contributor path. Nice to Haves Experience working on Kanban/Scrum teams and with project management tools. Active participation in the open-source community. Experience with interviewing and talent acquisition. 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 WBDWarner 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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Locations

  • GA Atlanta 1050 Techwood Drive NW

Skills Required

  • Gitintermediate
  • modern JavaScriptintermediate
  • modern development technologiesintermediate
  • both clientintermediate
  • interviewingintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant experience. (experience, 8 years)
  • BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant experience. (experience, 8 years)
  • Proven record of driving initiatives that involve changes in engineering culture through evangelism and structured processes. (experience)
  • Proven record of driving initiatives that involve changes in engineering culture through evangelism and structured processes. (experience)
  • Strong experience designing, deploying, and operating applications on AWS, with solid command-line proficiency and familiarity with Git and Docker in AWS-based pipelines. (experience)
  • Strong experience designing, deploying, and operating applications on AWS, with solid command-line proficiency and familiarity with Git and Docker in AWS-based pipelines. (experience)
  • Extensive experience with modern JavaScript, building responsive UIs and scalable services with contemporary frameworks, state management, and API integration. (experience)
  • Extensive experience with modern JavaScript, building responsive UIs and scalable services with contemporary frameworks, state management, and API integration. (experience)
  • Ability to review company goals and lead teams toward success through discussion with engineering peers, proposals, and breaking solutions into meaningful tasks to execute or delegate. (experience)
  • Ability to review company goals and lead teams toward success through discussion with engineering peers, proposals, and breaking solutions into meaningful tasks to execute or delegate. (experience)
  • Deep industry experience with modern development technologies and hands-on familiarity with both client and server technology, including a solid understanding of common software data structures and algorithms. (experience)
  • Deep industry experience with modern development technologies and hands-on familiarity with both client and server technology, including a solid understanding of common software data structures and algorithms. (experience)
  • Passion for professional growth and continued development along an individual contributor path. (experience)
  • Passion for professional growth and continued development along an individual contributor path. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on Kanban/Scrum teams and with project management tools. (experience)
  • Experience working on Kanban/Scrum teams and with project management tools. (experience)
  • Active participation in the open-source community. (experience)
  • Active participation in the open-source community. (experience)
  • Experience with interviewing and talent acquisition. (experience)
  • Experience with interviewing and talent acquisition. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and implementation of robust, scalable backend systems, including API design, data modeling, and service infrastructure that powers new product development.
  • Lead the architecture and implementation of robust, scalable backend systems, including API design, data modeling, and service infrastructure that powers new product development.
  • Contribute to the architecture and implementation of front-end experiences that integrate seamlessly with backend services, with a focus on performance and scalability.
  • Contribute to the architecture and implementation of front-end experiences that integrate seamlessly with backend services, with a focus on performance and scalability.
  • Participate in code and architecture reviews and champion best practices for the organization by defining and evolving engineering standards.
  • Participate in code and architecture reviews and champion best practices for the organization by defining and evolving engineering standards.
  • Work primarily in modern JavaScript using AWS services and mentor peers in those languages and tools.
  • Work primarily in modern JavaScript using AWS services and mentor peers in those languages and tools.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and announcements; understand how changes can impact the business and raise concerns and/or propose solutions to mitigate risk.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and announcements; understand how changes can impact the business and raise concerns and/or propose solutions to mitigate risk.
  • Code with passion for software engineering and a strong sense of ownership for the code that you and your team write.
  • Code with passion for software engineering and a strong sense of ownership for the code that you and your team write.
  • Fail up, learn from research and experiments, and ultimately choose the best solution to support company objectives.
  • Fail up, learn from research and experiments, and ultimately choose the best solution to support company objectives.
  • Follow a progressive development methodology, moving from proofs of concept to prototypes to production releases.
  • Follow a progressive development methodology, moving from proofs of concept to prototypes to production releases.

Target Your Resume for "Staff Software Engineer" , Warner Bros. Discovery

Get personalized recommendations to optimize your resume specifically for Staff Software Engineer. Takes only 15 seconds!

AI-powered keyword optimization
Skills matching & gap analysis
Experience alignment suggestions

Check Your ATS Score for "Staff Software Engineer" , Warner Bros. Discovery

Find out how well your resume matches this job's requirements. Get comprehensive analysis including ATS compatibility, keyword matching, skill gaps, and personalized recommendations.

ATS compatibility check
Keyword optimization analysis
Skill matching & gap identification
Format & readability score

Tags & Categories

GeneralGeneral

Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Staff Software Engineer @ Warner Bros. Discovery.

Quiz Challenge
10 Questions
~2 Minutes
Instant Score

Related Books and Jobs

No related jobs found at the moment.