Staff Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery UK

Base: $146,440.00 - $271,960.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
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8+ years software engineering experience
Java scala or python expertise
Cloud-native microservices architecture
** Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Staff Engineer to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions for their advertising technology stack. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, specifically in AdTech and cloud environments, and will be responsible for modernizing legacy systems while mentoring junior engineers. **

Job Summary

  • This role is accountable for designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions that power the advertising technology stack supporting billions of ad impressions monthly.
  • The position involves transforming legacy broadcast and scheduling workflows into scalable, cloud-native systems to enable automation and interoperability across sales and operations.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and a supportive culture where employees are celebrated and encouraged to thrive.

Matching Summary

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** Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Staff Engineer to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions for their advertising technology stack. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, specifically in AdTech and cloud environments, and will be responsible for modernizing legacy systems while mentoring junior engineers. **

Salary

Base: $146,440.00 - $271,960.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives available; Benefits: Health insurance, wellness program, life/disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • Java Scala or Python expertise
  • Cloud-native microservices architecture
  • AdTech domain knowledge
  • Linear broadcast systems experience
  • Big data frameworks Spark Kafka

Nice-to-have

  • AI-driven automation system design
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Collaboration with product teams
  • API-first design principles
  • Cost optimization strategies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
  • 8+ years in software engineering
  • Experience with AdTech or large-scale distributed systems
  • Hands-on expertise with Java, Scala, or Python
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

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