Staff Software Engineer

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.

About Warner Bros. Discovery 

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming. The new company combines Warner Media’s premium entertainment, sports, and news assets with Warner Bros Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

For more information, please visit www.wbd.com  

Meet Our Team  

DTC’s many software engineering teams build applications for the web, mobile, tablets, connected TVs, consoles, and other streaming devices. Every customer starts their wonderful journey into the world of WBD through DTC’s Global Consumer Identity and Authentication team. We ensure customers can seamlessly authenticate and authorize across all WBD brands. We are a fast-growing, global engineering group crucial to WBD’s future.   

Roles & Responsibilities 

As a Staff Engineer, you will tackle complex challenges, analyzing situations and data with a keen eye for detail. Your role involves leading the team in designing and implementing significant functional changes to existing or new software systems. You will exercise sound judgment to determine when to build novel solutions and when to extend existing ones. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and mentorship, making you a pivotal part of the team’s success. Your ability to communicate complex ideas simply and drive high-quality software will be instrumental in achieving project goals.  

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership  

• Take a leading role within the team, providing technical guidance and expertise.  

• Collaborate with other engineers, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative environment.  

•  Model data driven decision making.  

• Simplify complicated concepts for effective communication. 

Exemplary Work   

• Set the bar high by delivering exemplary software contributions in production.  

• Model highly available, low-latency, and efficient software solutions.  

• Document code, technical designs, and operational processes to ensure clarity for fellow engineers.  

• Set and uphold high bars for engineering and operational excellence.  

Mentorship and Coaching 

• Coach and mentor junior engineers up to Senior Software Engineer level.  

• Provide input to leadership on development needs and growth opportunities for team members.  

Quality Standards  

• Drive best practices within the team, setting the standards for quality.  

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