Software Engineer II
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:
The Publishing and Origination team builds and operates core services for WBD’s global live streaming platform. The team is responsible for systems that package live media, publish audio/video/subtitle segments, generate live HLS and DASH manifests, and provide reliable playback delivery for high-scale consumer playback experiences. If it’s happening live and it’s on HBO Max, the Publishing and Origination team is getting that content to customers.
Day-to-day Experience:
Participate in daily 30-minute team standups to provide progress updates, identify blockers, and align on priorities.
Collaborate with peers through code reviews, contributing to and maintaining high standards of code quality using GitHub.
Participate in bi-weekly sprint planning, backlog refinement, and work prioritization activities.
Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive projects forward and deliver high-quality solutions.
Contribute to a shared on-call rotation, providing 24x7 production support for one week at a time on a rotating basis across the team.
Communicate effectively across teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery.
Required Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient with 4+ years of experience in one or more modern programming language such as Go, JavaScript/Typescript, Java, C#, Python
Strong understanding in data modeling and data structure fundamentals
Proficient in API design and service-oriented architecture
Developing containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent
Experience with source control, code review, build systems, and CI/CD practices
Knowledge of Infrastructure as code like CloudFormation or Terraform
Proficient in the SDLC in an agile environment
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Experience with live streaming video delivery like HLS/DASH, CMAF, DRM, captioning
Knowledge of AWS or equivalent resources such as CloudWatch, IAM, S3, etc.
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: $102,830.00 - $190,970.00 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.