Staff Software Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Work type: Remote
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted: 66 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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Staff Software Engineer The Staff Software Engineer joins the New Business team to help build the next generation of products and experiences powered by a cloud-native platform. This role involves leading the architecture and implementation of robust, scalable backend systems, including API design, data modeling, and service infrastructure. The engineer will also contribute to front-end experience development focused on performance and scalability while championing engineering standards through code reviews. Day-to-day work involves developing products using modern JavaScript and AWS services while mentoring peers. Required skills include extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, state management, and API integration, alongside proficiency in Git, Docker, and command-line tools within AWS-based pipelines. The role addresses the challenge of bringing innovative new products to market quickly at scale by solving complex problems across both client and server technologies.

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Skills

AWS JavaScript Docker Git API Design Data Modeling Scrum Kanban Cloud-native State Management Algorithms Data Structures

What you'll do

Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable backend systems including API design and data modeling.
Develop front-end experiences that integrate seamlessly with backend services while focusing on performance.
Conduct code and architecture reviews to define and evolve engineering standards for the organization.
Develop and maintain applications using modern JavaScript and AWS cloud services.
Mentor peers in modern programming languages, tools, and best practices.
Monitor industry trends to identify risks and propose technical solutions that support business goals.
Manage the progression of projects from initial proofs of concept to production releases.
Break down complex engineering problems into manageable tasks for team execution or delegation.

What we're looking for

BS degree in Computer Science or a related field.
8+ years of relevant experience.
Proven record of driving initiatives to change engineering culture through evangelism and structured processes.
Strong experience designing, deploying, and operating applications on AWS with command-line proficiency.
Proficiency with Git and Docker in AWS-based pipelines.
Extensive experience with modern JavaScript for building responsive UIs and scalable services.
Deep industry experience with common software data structures and algorithms.
Ability to lead teams by breaking down complex solutions into manageable tasks for execution or delegation.

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