Manager, Software Development

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are

When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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. Were one of the worlds 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 whats 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 were just getting started. Were 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 were hiring!

Warner Brothers Discoverys digital arm Global Customer Experience (GCX) organization is a high- performing global team working at the dynamic intersection of Technology and 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 Software Development Manager for the Global Customer Experience (GCX) Client applications you will oversee the design development and delivery of modern responsive and accessible applications. You will manage a team of talented engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams including design product and services to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage mentor and inspire a team of frontend engineers fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance to the team ensuring best practices in coding architecture and performance optimization for TV applications.

• Project Management: Work with product managers technical product managers and fellow engineers to scope plan and execute projects on time balancing short term needs with long-term strategic goals.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality code through code reviews automated testing and continuous integration processes.

• Collaboration: Partner with other engineering teams including backend and DevOps to ensure smooth delivery.

• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders translating complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights.

• Career Development: Support the professional growth of team members through performance feedback goal setting and learning opportunities.

• Hiring & Staffing: Participate in the recruitment process to grow the team ensuring a strong pipeline of engineering talent.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience: 7 years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.

• Client Engineering Expertise: Deep knowledge of app development technologies technology in one or more of the following areas Apple Android or TV applications and connected devices (Firestick Roku LG Samsung Visio etc.)

• Technical Leadership: Strong technical background with a solid understanding of client software architecture performance optimization accessibility and user centered design.

• Project Management Skills: Experience with Agile methodologies and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Problem Solver: Ability to identify issues proactively think critically and lead the team toward effective solutions.

• Team Building: Experience in managing and scaling teams including recruiting onboarding and talent development.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with backend services and APIs.

• Experience with Roku / Brightscript

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and continuous integration/delivery practices.

• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design

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 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.

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