Manager, Software Development

Job Description

At HBO Max, storytelling takes center stage. We're one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands - home to bold originals and unforgettable characters. While audiences binge award-winning content, breaking news, and sports around the clock, our teams stay busy at work creating what's next in streaming. From Succession, Euphoria, and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, our content sparks conversation and shapes culture.
HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally- and we're just getting started. We're home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career- we're hiring!
Warner Brothers Discovery's digital arm, Global Customer Experience (GCX) organization is a high- performing global team working at the dynamic intersection of Technology and Entertainment. In supporting our content creators in the digital space, we continuously leverage our technological capabilities to create immersive viewing experiences for iconic brands including Max. As a Software Development Manager for the Global Customer Experience (GCX) Client applications, you will oversee the design, development, and delivery of modern, responsive, and accessible applications. You will manage a team of talented engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, product, and services, to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience.

Key Responsibilities
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of frontend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance to the team, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and performance optimization for TV applications.
• Project Management: Work with product managers, technical product managers, and fellow engineers to scope, plan, and execute projects on time, balancing short term needs with long-term strategic goals.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality code through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration processes.
• Collaboration: Partner with other engineering teams, including backend and DevOps, to ensure smooth delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights.
• Career Development: Support the professional growth of team members through performance feedback, goal setting, and learning opportunities.
• Hiring & Staffing: Participate in the recruitment process to grow the team, ensuring a strong pipeline of engineering talent.
Qualifications
• Proven Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Client Engineering Expertise: Deep knowledge of app development technologies technology in one or more of the following areas, Apple, Android or TV applications and connected devices (Firestick, Roku, LG, Samsung, Visio etc.)
• Technical Leadership: Strong technical background with a solid understanding of client software architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and user centered design.
• Project Management Skills: Experience with Agile methodologies and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solver: Ability to identify issues proactively, think critically, and lead the team toward effective solutions.
• Team Building: Experience in managing and scaling teams, including recruiting, onboarding, and talent development.
Nice-to-Have:
• Experience with backend services and APIs.
• Experience with Roku / Brightscript
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and continuous integration/delivery practices.
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design

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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5bb0ne-216-73-216-86-42 in your application.