Staff Software Developer

Job Description

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

Core 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
Requirements and Qualifications:
• 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

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, 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.
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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $140,100.00 - $190,100.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
This position is open for an existing position vacancy.

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