Manager, Software Engineering, Engagement

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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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CNN is building immersive, high‑performance, real‑time experiences on a cloud‑native CMS, enabling its journalism and digital products to grow, innovate, and connect with audiences across the globe quickly and reliably.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for people management on a team of 4+ engineers, delivering engaging products for our audiences, and setting technical direction. You will provide support for the individuals you manage to advance their careers and give them the valuable feedback they need to grow. You will help identify stretch goals, areas of growth, and opportunities for them to shine within the organization. As a technical leader directly on the team, you will work with cross functional partners and stakeholders on activities such as planning, technical strategy, quality and delivery, with the ultimate goal of delivering products that our customers love.

Your New Role...

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Partner closely with product, design, and editorial to deliver consumer-facing experiences for breaking news, interactive storytelling, and live events.
• Drive technical strategy by contributing to architecture discussions, long-term planning, and ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing, observability, security, and performance optimizations.
• Facilitate team ceremonies such as stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions, while clearing blockers and enabling predictable delivery.
• Contribute technically by reviewing code, providing implementation guidance, and occasionally writing production code.
• Own and improve the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of the systems your team builds.
• Proactively identify and address technical debt and operational inefficiencies to improve developer productivity.
• Partner with recruiting to hire, onboard, and grow diverse engineering talent across US- and globally distributed teams.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of direct experience managing and growing software engineers.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering consumer-facing applications at scale using Agile practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), monitoring tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with frontend and backend development.
• Security-first mindset with a focus on performance, scalability, and resilience.
• You’re passionate about mentoring engineers and building inclusive, high-performing teams.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, news-driven environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
• You’re collaborative, curious, and driven to create products that inform and inspire CNN’s global audience.

Nice to Haves...

• Experience managing globally distributed teams, including remote collaboration.
• Background in real-time systems or content publishing platforms.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD,