Senior Manager, Software Engineering (connected Tvs/set-top-boxes)

Warner Bros. Discovery

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hybrid
7+ years engineering management experience
Lead 20+ engineers across multiple teams
Front-end or full-stack engineering background
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering in Amsterdam to lead a multi-location team focused on delivering customer-facing products for Connected TVs and set-top boxes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management, technical expertise in front-end or full-stack development, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a high-impact engineering organization in Amsterdam responsible for customer-facing Connected TV and Set-Top Box products used by millions globally.
  • The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, manage incidents, and implement monitoring to increase availability while reducing defects and enhancing velocity.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery offers career-defining opportunities with thoughtfully curated benefits and tools to explore and grow into your best selves within a supportive culture.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering in Amsterdam to lead a multi-location team focused on delivering customer-facing products for Connected TVs and set-top boxes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management, technical expertise in front-end or full-stack development, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years engineering management experience
  • Lead 20+ engineers across multiple teams
  • Front-end or full-stack engineering background
  • Experience with TypeScript and JavaScript
  • Hands-on architecture and CI/CD knowledge
  • Agile/Scrum delivery model expertise
  • Data-driven decision-making capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • OTT environment programming experience
  • Memory constraint device expertise
  • Connected TV or set-top-box specialization
  • Distributed or hybrid team management
  • Fostering inclusive diverse culture
  • Balancing feature delivery with tech debt

Key Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years software development experience
  • 7+ years engineering management experience
  • Leadership of 20+ engineers and managers
  • Proven record delivering results with minimal oversight

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