Senior Software Developer

Meet The Team

CNN's Content Platform department is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Platform Operations Team. The Platform Operations team is dedicated to improving developer workflows and deploying, operating, and scaling backend services and infrastructure.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the infrastructure, deployment systems, and platform capabilities that power our products and services. You will work across the software development lifecycle, improving reliability, scalability, security, and developer productivity through automation, observability, and continuous improvement.

In this global world, we value your ability to work independently, connect genuinely with teammates, and allocate time sensibly while communicating with a high emotional intelligence and empathy. We are enriched by the diversity of approach and perspective across our team and are excited to deepen our understanding with your contributions. The opportunity to put an amazing consumer experience in the hands of a large audience motivates us to move quickly and put our best work forward.

If this resonates with you, we look forward to meeting you!

Our tech stack consists of Node, Python, Bash, and AWS Technology.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Industry experience with modern development technologies, and hands‑on familiarity with both client and server technology. Have a solid understanding of common software data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with AWS; infrastructure as code (Cloud Formation, Terraform), monitoring tools (Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail), and CI/CD tools (Code Pipeline, Code Build).
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Python and Bash

• Experience developing CMS platforms
• Familiarity with building and running Node applications
• Experience working with Datadog

• You are excited to learn and grow as a developer.
• You are self directed and able to make progress independently amid evolving requirements and priorities.
• You are excited to add positively to the culture of CNN, both from an interpersonal level and from a code improvement standpoint.

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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.

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: $ - $ 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. This position is open for an existing position vacancy.