Staff Software Developer
Warner Bros. DiscoveryNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 25, 2026
140100 - 190100 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes content across the world.
Job Description
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of. This is a staff software developer position that requires 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3-5 years at a senior level, to lead large-scale, complex projects and define technical strategy. The role involves mentoring engineers, setting coding standards, reducing technical debt, and acting as a technical bridge to align engineering goals with business objectives.
Requirements
- Experience: Generally 8+ years in software development, with at least 3-5 years specifically at a senior level
- Technical Leadership: Proven ability to lead large-scale, complex projects and define technical strategy
- Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge in areas like distributed systems, infrastructure, or specific languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, CSS/SAS, Node.js)
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is standard, though not always strictly required with equivalent experience
- Influence: Strong ability to influence stakeholders and work across a matrixed organization
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- retirement savings plan
- paid holidays and sick time and vacation
- annual bonuses
- short- and long-term incentives
- program-specific awards