Software Engineer II at Warner Bros. Discovery

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

184600.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Javascript/Typescript, Go, Java, C#, Python, Data Modeling, Data Structure, Apache Kafka, SNS, SQS, Lambda, Protobuf, Schema Registry, REST, GraphQL, Micro-services Architecture

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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. 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! About the Team: Media Supply Chain is tasked to architect, engineer, and program manage a wide range of applications, workflows and services for our internal partners who operationally manage and distribute WBD content globally. Our applications and technology solutions are responsible for scheduling, image & asset metadata management, as well as content processing and delivery as well as content mastering, localization and preservation. We are the team pioneering new ways to process and deliver WBD content to its global customers Work Experience: 4+ years of backend engineering experience preferably in the data / search space Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification: B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience Familiarity with AWS highly preferred Familiarity with one or more modern NoSQL database technologies such as Mongo, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch or DocumentDB highly preferred Required Knowledge/Skills: Proficient with 4+ years of experience in one or more modern programming language such as Javascript/Typescript, Go, Java, C#, Python Strong understanding in data modeling and data structure fundamentals Experience in event-based architecture using services such as Apache Kafka, SNS, SQS, Lambda Experience with protobuf and schema registry Proficient in API design and development, specifically REST and GraphQL APIs Experience with micro-services architecture patterns Experience with developing containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent. Experience with source code and knowledge repositories such as GitHub or GitLab and JIRA, Confluence Knowledge of AWS resources such as CloudWatch, Lambda, ECS, IAM, S3 etc. Proficient in a GIT Knowledge of Infrastructure as code like CloudFormation or Terraform Proficient in the SDLC in an agile environment. Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Understanding of semantic and vector search. Understanding of foundational AI models and prompt engineering Additional Information On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 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 spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. 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. 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: $99,400.00 - $184,600.00 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. Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

Responsibilities

The team is tasked with architecting, engineering, and program managing applications, workflows, and services for internal partners involved in the global operational management and distribution of Warner Bros. Discovery content. This includes solutions for scheduling, asset metadata management, content processing, delivery, mastering, localization, and preservation.