Analytics Engineer I

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.

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

Your New Role…
As an Analytics Engineer I, you will support the WBD Finance & Strategy Business Intelligence team at HBO Max by building and maintaining data models, pipelines, and visualization frameworks. You’ll work closely with senior team members and stakeholders to ensure data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with business needs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in data engineering and analytics who is eager to grow their technical skills while developing a deeper understanding of business processes and KPIs.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining ELT/ETL workflows using tools like Airflow and dbt.
• Build and maintain SQL-based data models in Databricks to support analytics and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Strategy, Marketing) to understand business requirements and deliver data solutions and insights using Looker.
• Support data validation, transformation, and anomaly detection processes to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and improve workflows for processing and analyzing datasets.
• Contribute to the preparation of data solutions for new products and features, ensuring scalability and flexibility.
• Follow established analytics development standards, best practices, and governance processes.
• Learn and contribute to CI/CD processes and version control using Git.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support executive report delivery, including weekends.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and data integrity for WBD’s Global Executive team through the development and sustainment of WBD Streaming Daily Executive Reporting and HBO Max Weekly Business Review.
• Support the development and evolution of new Executive Reports as HBO Max launches new markets, promotions or product features.
• Stay curious about business priorities, KPIs, and industry trends to ensure your work aligns with organizational goals.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Bachelor's degree or greater in quantitative field of study (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, etc.) from a top-tier institution.
• 3-4 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or data engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL and a basic understanding of data warehousing concepts (e.g., star schemas, ELT/ETL).
• Familiarity with data modeling and transformation tools like dbt or similar.
• Basic knowledge of AWS tools, including boto3, S3, and AWS CLI.
• Experience with BI tools like Looker and analytics platforms such as Databricks.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and an eagerness to learn CI/CD best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to tackle ambiguous challenges.

Traits

• Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage tasks independently with guidance.
• Positive attitude and a collaborative mindset.

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: $94,185.00 - $174,915.00 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.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.