Staff Software Developer

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