Software Systems Engineer

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.

Your New Role...

This role sits at the intersection of broadcast engineering, software development, networking, and operational support. The engineer will build and maintain tools, integrations, dashboards, and automations that connect multi-vendor broadcast systems, monitoring platforms, APIs, databases, and transport workflows. The goal is to improve visibility, reduce manual work, speed up troubleshooting, and help modernize Distribution and Transmission operations.

Your Role Accountabilities...

The Software Systems Engineer will be responsible for analyzing use cases and requirements from internal client teams and/or client services and will provide technical solutions accordingly. This includes attending meetings, providing estimates, and communicating project plans to stakeholders.

• Write effective, scalable code with proper error handling and logging.
• Test and debug programs and improve functionality of existing systems.
• Thoroughly document all programs and processes developed.
• Available to support high profile events.

Qualifications & Experiences...

• BS Degree in any Engineering or related field (Computer Science, IT, etc.)
• 4 years of experience developing code to integrate products from multiple vendors
• Experience developing and implementing monitoring and automation tools
• Hands-on database experience (querying, designing, and maintaining SQL)
• Experience working with RESTful API’s using JSON & XML
• Experience with Git as well as Bash scripting
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong data analysis skills & experience with data wrangling
• Demonstrated experience operating in both Linux and Windows environments
• Experience setting up and working in cloud-hybrid environments
• Ability to work with teams in multiple cities over multiple time zones

Desirable Skills…

• Experience with Python, C++, or C#
• Experience with Ansible, Netmiko and related tools
• Experience with Skyline's Dataminer EMS
• Familiarity with streaming technologies and video transport including, but not limited to, HLS, MPEG DASH, WebRTC, SRT, RIST, Zixi
• Experience with modern broadcast technologies including ST-2110, NDI, JPEG XS, NMOS
• Experience with long haul data transport via fiber, satellite, bonded cellular
• Experience with DRM platforms (Widevine, Veramatrix, etc.)
• Experience with video test and measurement standards such as ETR-101 290
• Knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs) and support for multiple CDN distribution options

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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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.

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