Software Developer; Full Stack

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 bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the 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

CNN Newsource is modernizing the core platform used by hundreds of partner newsrooms to access, publish, and distribute CNN content. As a Staff Engineer, you will help define the technical direction of this next-generation platform. You will work across frontend and backend systems, influence architecture across teams, and provide leadership to ensure that the platform is performant, resilient, and easy for newsrooms to use.

You will partner closely with product, editorial, and engineering leadership to translate platform goals into technical strategy. This role requires deep technical experience, strong system design skills, and the ability to guide teams through complex decisions.

The Daily

You will lead the design and implementation of core platform services, APIs, and user-facing applications. You’ll mentor engineers, contribute to architecture reviews, and drive engineering standards across the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to evaluate tradeoffs, identify technical risks, and ensure solutions scale across CNN’s distribution ecosystem.

You will help shape the long-term platform roadmap, investigate new technologies, and drive improvements in reliability, performance, and developer experience. You will support production operations when needed, contribute to post-incident reviews, and ensure the platform continues to meet the high expectations of partner newsrooms.

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Additional Information

On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026.

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Although you will be hired by Warner Bros.…