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Warner Bros. Discovery Manager, Software Engineering
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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 ! Come join our team The CNN Growth team is hiring a Software Engineering Manager to help build and grow the next generation of direct-to-consumer capabilities at CNN. This is an opportunity to lead a newly forming team focused on building foundational systems and user experiences that support audience growth, engagement, and monetization across platforms. This role is well suited for a people first engineering leader who enjoys building teams, staying close to execution, and partnering with product, design, data, and external vendors to deliver high quality consumer facing experiences at scale.   What you will do As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a small team of engineers and remain closely involved in day to day execution and delivery. You will own team health, delivery, and technical quality while partnering with peers and senior leaders on broader technical strategy and alignment. You will coach engineers through career growth, feedback, and mentorship, while also working closely with cross functional stakeholders and external vendors. You will help guide build vs buy decisions, evaluate third party solutions, and ensure vendor integrations meet CNN’s quality, security, and performance expectations. In a globally distributed environment, you will model strong communication, empathy, and accountability, and help create a collaborative and inclusive team culture.   The daily Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment Stay hands on with day to day execution and delivery while supporting engineers through coaching and feedback Facilitate team ceremonies including standups, planning, and retrospectives Partner with product, design, data, and other engineering teams on discovery, planning, and delivery Partner with peers and senior leaders on broader technical strategy, alignment, and prioritization Own technical decision making for the team, including build vs buy evaluations and vendor selection Work directly with external vendors and third party partners on technical evaluation, integration planning, delivery, and ongoing support Contribute to system design, architecture discussions, and technical planning Review code and designs and champion best practices across the team Identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs, and proactively work to unblock progress Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team growth efforts Contribute technically when needed through code reviews, implementation guidance, or hands on development   Our tech stack Our teams primarily use JavaScript and TypeScript across modern web architectures, supported by Node, Python, and AWS. We value pragmatic technology choices and regularly integrate internal platforms, third party services, and cloud infrastructure. Current tools and technologies include JavaScript, TypeScript, Node, Python, Svelte, Sass, AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code. Experience across this stack is valuable, but adaptability and sound engineering judgment are most important. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Direct experience managing and growing engineering team members. 2+ years experience preferred Demonstrated experience working directly with external vendors and third party partners in a production environment Experience evaluating third party solutions and leading build vs buy technical decisions Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with non technical stakeholders Experience hiring, onboarding, and growing engineering teams Experience building, testing, and maintaining consumer facing applications Demonstrated success delivering high quality software in an iterative and sustainable way Experience working in Agile development environments Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams Strong understanding of modern web development across client and server technologies Familiarity with AWS services, CI/CD tooling, and infrastructure best practices Security first mindset with attention to performance, scalability, and reliability   Nice to have Experience working on identity, authentication, subscription, or commerce related systems Experience integrating third party APIs and services Experience with A/B testing or experimentation platforms Experience with CMS platforms or templating systems Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as Vue or similar Some Python experience   About you You are excited to build and lead teams tackling new and evolving problem spaces You enjoy mentoring engineers and helping them grow their skills and confidence You are comfortable making technical tradeoffs and leading conversations across teams and vendors You care deeply about code quality, delivery excellence, and team health You want to contribute positively to CNN’s culture and help shape how we build for the future   On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom  here .     Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.    #Li-hybrid 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 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.

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