Job Specifications
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!
What You'll Do:
Write clean, maintainable code using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
Work with AWS services like RDS Aurora Postgres, OpenSearch, ECS, SQS, and Elasticache Redis
Help maintain and update infrastructure, including applying security patches and service upgrades in both production and lower environments
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop and test complete features
Contribute to all phases of Agile development: scrum ceremonies, planning, retrospectives, and demos
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and hands-on pairing to support team goals
Ensure timely task delivery by communicating clearly, identifying blockers early, and collaborating effectively across teams
What You'll Bring:
2–5 years of experience in software development, ideally with backend or cloud services
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python
Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, especially core services (Postgres, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Redis, ECS, SQS)
Comfortable using Git, Docker, and the command line for development and deployment
Familiarity with writing and maintaining integration tests
Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns, code reviews, and monitoring/alerting practices
A strong desire to learn, take initiative, and work in a collaborative environment
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Bonus Points:
Experience configuring Datadog alerts and metrics
Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, or on-call/escalation workflows
Experience with A/B testing platforms or Fastly edge cloud platform
Interest in improving developer workflows and team engineering practices
Additional Information
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.
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, 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.
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.