Senior Software Engineer

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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.

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Your New Role…

We are hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer (front‑end leaning) for the CNN Engagement Web team.

You’ll be part of highly collaborative, focused teams that value shared learning, diverse perspectives, and continuous growth. Together, we strengthen our products, our culture, and our ability to deliver meaningful experiences to audiences around the globe.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will drive technical initiatives at the intersection of news publishing workflows, A/B experimentation, and data-informed product decisions. You will play a key role in shaping architecture and implementation, partnering closely with engineers, product managers, and designers across multiple teams.

You will contribute end-to-end, from technical planning and design to development, code reviews, and deployment, while raising the bar on engineering excellence and best practices. In this role, you will deepen your expertise in building scalable, high-quality features and robust system integrations that support high-traffic user experiences in a fast-paced, dynamic news environment.

If this sounds interesting to you and you would like new challenges, come join us!

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Mentor and develop junior engineers through hands-on guidance, code reviews, and training initiatives
• Design and implement infrastructure and validation systems for data models within simulation platforms and broader application ecosystems
• Communicate proactively on progress, risks, and blockers, ensuring alignment and strong stakeholder relationships
• Actively contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies while providing technical leadership and guidance
• Build and scale applications and infrastructure supporting CNN use cases and evolving product needs
• Experience working in Agile software development environments using tools such as JIRA, GitHub, and Confluence

Qualifications & Experience…

• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
• 6+ years of experience with modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• 4+ years of full-stack development experience with Node.js and client-server applications
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
• Hands-on experience with system design and architecture, including designing scalable end-to-end solutions across frontend, backend, APIs, databases, and distributed systems
• Proven technical leadership experience, including driving decisions and mentoring engineers
• Python/Go/Rust experience as a plus
• Hands-on experience with AWS Services like IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda, and Route53
• Experience with data storage technologies, including SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure tools such as Git, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and CloudFormation
• Experience using AI tools to improve development, code review and engineering workflows while balancing speed, quality, and bottlenecks.
• Experience in debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with A/B testing, analytics, or experimentation tooling
• Knowledge of best practices for improving site performance, with 3+ years of hands-on experience applying them in production environments.

We Value...

• Excitement about strengthening CNN’s culture through collaboration, professionalism, and a commitment to engineering quality
• Strong communication skills, ability to explain technical ideas and tradeoffs, write technical docs and present ideas with confidence
• Strong ownership and the ability to lead complex work from planning through delivery and follow-through
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliverables, and timelines effectively
• Accountability, follow-through, and a consistent focus on delivering work with care and quality
• A collaborative approach and experience working closely with cross-functional partners
• An innovative mindset, always look for smarter, more efficient ways to solve problems and improve how we build software
• Curiosity, continuous learning, and a habit of staying current with tools, patterns, and industry changes
• A mentoring mindset that helps strengthen the team through thoughtful feedback, support, and shared learning.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable 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.

Hiring Salary Range: $130,970.00 - $243,230.00 per year

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. 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.