Senior Software Developer - Ottawa - Warner Bros. Entertainment

Description

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

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 storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers 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.

To see what it's like to work at CNN, follow WBDLife on Instagram and X

The Job

CNN Newsource is building the next-generation platform that powers how partner newsrooms access, publish, and distribute CNN content. This platform is being redesigned to be modern, cloud-native, and intuitive for newsroom workflows.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work across the stack to develop fast, secure, and scalable applications at the center of CNN's affiliate distribution ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with designers, product partners, editorial teams, and engineering peers to deliver features that support daily journalism and global content operations.

The Daily

You will develop platform features in , build user-facing interfaces in React or , and design backend services deployed on AWS. You will contribute to architecture reviews, write maintainable code, and help integrate with internal content platforms, authentication systems, and media pipelines.

Your work will span prototyping, production implementation, performance tuning, and ongoing platform improvements. You will support CI/CD workflows, participate in incident response when necessary, and work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure the platform remains fast, reliable, and easy to use for partner newsrooms.

The Essentials

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong experience with and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience building applications with React or
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway)
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and modern engineering practices
• Experience with Postgres and caching technologies such as Redis or DynamoDB
• Ability to break down complex initiatives into well‑defined engineering work
• Strong cross‑team communication and collaboration skills
• Regular use of AI development tools (Cursor, Codex, Claude, etc.) to improve velocity and code quality
• Commitment to code quality, testing, performance, and reliability

The Nice to Haves

• Experience building newsroom tools, CMS systems, or media workflows
• Familiarity with CDNs or edge compute platforms
• Experience with content ingestion, video workflows, or internal publishing systems
• Experience with A/B testing, analytics, or experimentation tooling
• Infrastructure‑as‑code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Contributions to open‑source or internal developer tooling
• Experience mentoring, onboarding, or supporting other engineers

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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: $111, $178,100.00 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 is a newly created position.