Software Engineer II

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. At HBO Max, storytelling takes center stage. We’re one of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands — home to bold originals and unforgettable characters. While audiences binge award-winning content, breaking news, and sports around the clock, our teams stay busy at work creating what’s next in streaming. From Succession, Euphoria, and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, our content sparks conversation and shapes culture. HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally— and we’re just getting started. We're home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career— we’re hiring!

The Publishing and Origination team builds and   operates   core services for WBD’s global live streaming platform. The team   is responsible for   systems that package live media, publish audio/video/subtitle segments, generate live HLS and DASH manifests, and provide reliable   playback   delivery   f or high-scale consumer playback experiences.   If   it’s   happening   live   and   it’s   on HBO   Max ,   the Publishing and Origination team is getting that content to customers.     Day-to-day   Experience:       Participate in daily 30-minute team standups to provide progress updates,   identify   blockers, and   align on   priorities.   Collaborate with peers through code reviews, contributing to and   maintaining   high standards   of code quality using GitHub.   Participate in bi-weekly sprint planning, backlog refinement, and work prioritization activities.   Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive projects forward and deliver high-quality solutions.   Contribute to a shared on-call rotation, providing 24x7 production support for one week at a time on a rotating basis across the team.   Communicate effectively across teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery.       Required Knowledge/Skills:     Proficient with 4+ years of experience in one or more modern programming language such as   Go,   JavaScript/Typescript, Java, C#, Python   Strong understanding in data modeling and data structure fundamentals   Proficient in API design and   service-oriented   architecture   D eveloping containerized applications using Docker,   Kubernetes ,  or equivalent   Experience with source control, code review, build systems, and CI/CD practices   Knowledge of Infrastructure as code like CloudFormation or Terraform   Proficient in the SDLC in an agile environment     Preferred Knowledge/Skills:   Experience with live streaming video   delivery like   HLS / DASH, CMAF, DRM, captioning   Knowledge of AWS   or equivalent   resources such as CloudWatch, IAM, S3, etc.   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