Staff Software Engineer

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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The Job 

We are looking for a Android Staff Engineer to be responsible for working with team leads and developers to produce client-side SDKs in the areas of video, authentication and privacy. These SDKs will be incorporated into the end user applications from our brands like CNN, TNT, Cartoon Network, March Madness, and many more. Your role will be responsible for designing and developing new features, collaborating with the team in design sessions and participating in agile ceremonies.  The ideal candidate is expected to have a good mix of technical acumen and communication. 

The Daily 

• As more people watch their content on the web, on their phones, and many other devices, we have the need to provide them with the best video experience possible. 

• This is an amazing opportunity for a developer, like yourself, to be a part of the design and delivery of the video player that will be the cornerstone of how our customers consume our content now and in the future. Our environment is unique. 

• Our list of supported platforms continues to grow as more video-capable devices reach the marketplace. You'll be on the cutting edge of new devices and will help solve how we reach them as efficiently as possible.  

• Agile is a way of life and you'll have the full support of our entire group to bring new and innovative ideas and methodologies to improve our products and processes. 

• You'll sit side by side with both leadership and junior staff to iterate quickly to both launch new features and improve what we've already built. 

The Essentials 

• You've got 7+ years of experience as an Android developer with 3+ years as an Android lead. 

• You have extensive experience with Java/Kotlin. 

• You have in-depth experience with one or more of the following: React, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript. 

• You’ve built native applications for Android and released them on Google Play Store. 

• You're well-rounded with experience of web and mobile technologies. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with client-side SDKs with video, analytics, and authentication. 

• You use your great communication skills and attention to detail to ensure the delivery of exceptional products. 

• Teamwork and a strong desire to learn new technologies are everyday requirements to succeed. 

• You love challenges and your analytical perspective finds the problems others may miss.  

• A track record of working in cross-functional teams to deliver quality features. 

• Familiar with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes. 

• Prior experience building and shipping SDKs is a nice to have. 

• Bonus: Familiarity with AI tools like Github Copilot, Cursor etc. 

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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.

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