Staff Software Developer

2 weeks ago

Kanata, Canada Warner Bros. Discovery Full time
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.

Job Summary

Warner Brothers Discovery’s digital arm, Global Customer Experience (GCX) organization is a high-performing global team working at the dynamic intersection of Technology and Entertainment. In supporting our content creators in the digital space, we continuously leverage our technological capabilities to create immersive viewing experiences for iconic brands including Max.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a key leadership role within the GCX Web team, helping to architect, develop, and maintain our suite of web applications. You will collaborate closely with our product organization and other engineering leaders to drive technical excellence, mentor team members, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance the user experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance across the Web team, making critical decisions on architecture, technology choices, and development practices.
  • Architecture & Design: Lead the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and performant frontend applications. Ensure alignment with business goals and best practices.
  • Mentorship: Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product, UX/UI design, backend engineering, and QA to deliver high-quality features and ensure seamless user experiences.
  • Code Reviews: Lead and participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices, code quality, and knowledge sharing.
  • Performance Optimization: Ensure that all frontend applications are optimized for speed, scalability, and responsiveness, with a focus on performance improvements and efficient code execution.
  • Innovation & Problem Solving: Continuously identify areas for technical improvement and propose solutions that enhance the development process and overall product.
  • Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code as needed, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical work.

Qualifications

Experience: 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on frontend web development. At least 2 years in a staff or senior-level role leading technical initiatives and mentoring others.

Technical Expertise

  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
  • Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, and responsive design principles.
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and state management libraries (e.g., Redux).
  • Experience with modern build tools such as Webpack, Babel, and frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and frontend performance optimization techniques.
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, guiding architecture decisions and fostering a culture of collaboration.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a passion for innovation and driving technical excellence.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Knowledge of or previous experience working on direct-to-consumer video applications.
  • Familiarity with component libraries and design systems.
  • Experience working in agile development environments and with tools like Jira and Confluence.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or involvement in the frontend development community.

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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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.

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