Director – Software Engineering
| Company | Warner Bros. |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Proven experience (10+ years) in a software engineering leadership role within Data Privacy, Site Performance & Accessibility, and/or Design Systems.
- Strong experience (3+ years) managing and scaling high-performance engineering teams, with focus on mentorship, team development, and inclusive culture.
- Deep knowledge of modern web and mobile application architecture, with an emphasis on frontend development, UI/UX practices, and responsible user data management.
- Extensive experience in server architecture, cloud computing (AWS), backend services design and integration, and content management systems.
- Proficient in programming languages including Node.js, Go, JavaScript, and other relevant languages.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies for web, mobile, and connected TV platforms.
- Extensive experience with legal and privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, COPPA, PECR, consent management, and data governance.
- Deep expertise in site and app performance optimization, leveraging Core Web Vitals and page/screen loading strategies for fast, reliable user experiences.
- Strong background in developing and scaling design systems, with practical experience using Figma and building tools/scripts to translate design tokens into reusable code.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills with the ability to align engineering initiatives to product and business goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and implementation of core tools and integrations supporting user consent flows, data privacy, performance monitoring, and design systems.
- Champion the evolution of scalable, extensible, and secure technical frameworks powering CNN’s platform experiences.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering leaders to embed these capabilities into rendering workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and internal observability systems.
- Engage in high-level roadmap planning, feature prioritization, and cross-functional delivery updates to ensure alignment across the CNN organization.
- Lead, mentor, and grow multiple teams of software engineers and managers, fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and ownership.
- Champion engineering excellence through best practices, high-quality code standards, and efficient developer workflows.
- Oversee architectural design reviews and maintain active involvement in code quality through hands-on review contributions.
- Collaborate closely with CNN product, program, and design teams to evaluate technical feasibility, enhance the developer experience, and deliver impactful product features to boost user engagement and retention.
- Align with DevOps, QA, Legal, Privacy, and WBD partner teams on infrastructure planning, testing strategies, and compliance with legal and privacy standards.
- Partner with Engineering leadership across CNN and broader WBD organizations to drive technology strategy, identify consolidation opportunities, and promote cross-team knowledge sharing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in news, media, or content-driven digital technology with understanding of unique challenges in fast-paced editorial environments.