Senior Software Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
$130,970–$243,230 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $187k
$105k most similar roles pay here $258k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$188,277 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company operating a broad portfolio of iconic content and brands including Warner Bros. film studio, HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, and Max streaming service. Industry: Media & Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery currently has 55 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,985–$245,115 across 38 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer on the CNN Engagement Web team, you will join a collaborative environment to drive technical initiatives at the intersection of news publishing workflows, A/B experimentation, and data-informed product decisions. You will be responsible for designing and implementing infrastructure for data models within simulation platforms, mentoring junior engineers, and managing end-to-end development from planning through deployment. The role requires expertise in front-end development with modern JavaScript/ES6 and Node.js, alongside experience with Python, Go, or Rust. You will work with AWS services like EC2, S3, and Lambda, while utilizing tools such as Git, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, you will leverage AI tools like Cursor and Copilot to optimize workflows while building scalable features for high-traffic user experiences in a dynamic news environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Georgia?

Median $178750 from 35 postings across 14 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and scale front-end applications and infrastructure to support high-traffic CNN use cases.
  • Design and implement infrastructure and validation systems for data models within simulation platforms.
  • Lead technical initiatives involving news publishing workflows, A/B experimentation, and data-informed product decisions.
  • Mentor junior engineers through hands-on guidance, code reviews, and training initiatives.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle from technical planning and design to deployment.
  • Improve engineering velocity and code quality by integrating AI tools into development workflows.
  • Optimize site performance and ensure high-quality features for a fast-paced news environment.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or a related degree.
  • 6+ years of full-stack development and leadership experience with client/server technologies and software data structures.
  • 4–6 years of professional front-end development with mastery of modern JavaScript/ES6 and Node.js.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda, and Route53.
  • Experience with data storage technologies such as SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure tools like Git, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and CloudFormation.
  • 4+ years of experience in debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience applying site performance best practices in production environments.

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