Senior Software Developer, tvOS

Warner Media, LLC.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,294 - 218,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and sick time

Vacation

Job summary

Warner Media, LLC. is seeking a Senior iOS/tvOS Software Developer to join the CNN Mobile and Connected TV Engineering Teams. This role involves architecting and developing mobile and CTV applications while mentoring junior developers. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of software development practices and will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that enhance the CNN digital ecosystem. A BS/MS in computer science and at least 5 years of professional experience are required. The position offers a salary range of $109,700 to $159,700 yearly, AND a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a professional development environment.
• Expert knowledge of software methodologies and architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build mobile and CTV apps.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Full-stack development

Programming fundamentals

Effective communication

Education

BS/MS in computer science (or equivalent)

Tools

iOS/tvOS SDKs

Git

Bitrise

Job description

About the Job

We are searching for a Senior iOS/tvOS Software Developer to join the CNN Mobile and Connected TV (CTV) Engineering Teams. They are an individual contributor, self‑directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and is typically expected to take on the most difficult technical challenges. The Senior Developer will contribute to the technical direction, supporting the Principal Engineers/Architects in defining the technology strategy and implementation. He/she will provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced developers. We need our engineers to be versatile and always eager to tackle new problems while working in a fun, collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

The Senior iOS/tvOS Software Developer contributes to mobile and CTV technology strategy, architecture, best practices, and choice of tools and technology stack across iOS and tvOS app platforms, supporting backend APIs, CI/CD tools, and testing automation. They ensure technical execution and release of CNN’s mobile and CTV apps to end consumers. They partner with Product, Design and Delivery Leaders to help teams deliver on product initiatives and operational execution.

About the Team

This is a great opportunity for an individual that is passionate about building mobile and CTV apps for News audiences. Our team builds innovative and creative user experiences taking advantage of the latest features and technologies that CNN has to offer.

The Daily

• Architect and build intuitive, simple and elegantly designed mobile and CTV apps that people want to use
• Provide support and development of software tools and procedures to extend and enhance the core production pipeline
• Work with multiple departments, including Product, Design, Delivery, Editorial and Engineering to implement CNN Digital consumer experience solutions and apps
• Assist with troubleshooting production problems, root cause analysis, and debugging
• Development and maintenance of existing production systems supporting CNN’s digital ecosystem
• Mentor more junior developers
• Ensure software development follows industry best practices, policies and guidelines. Specifically, ensuring that technical solutions are in line with established CNN Digital strategy, standards in respect to architecture, security, corporate governance, coding standards, monitoring, logging, unit test, and service enablement

The Essentials

• BS/MS in computer science (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, application design, solution development, human factors/usability design, and implementation of projects for major business units or the enterprise
• Minimum 5 years professional development environment
• Strong foundation in programming fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms
• Ability to develop new and innovative applications as well as maintaining existing code
• Demonstrated full‑stack development experience with mobile and CTV native clients, SDKs, and APIs (Swift/Objective‑C, SwiftUI, iOS/tvOS platforms)
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and architecture, specifically experience architecting performant, scalable, and secure mobile and CTV apps
• Hands‑on experience with mobile/CTV DevOps CI/CD tools and implementing best practices, including automation of deployment, code signing tools and automated tests. Preferred familiarity with Git and Bitrise.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non‑technical cross‑functional teams
• Experience building flexible software architecture to accommodate shifting business needs

The Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of Cloud Computing platforms such as Amazon AWS
• General familiarity with database technologies (SQL/RDBMS, NoSQL, GraphDB, etc.)
• Knowledge of or previous experience with VOD is a plus, including experience working with video playback on iOS/tvOS apps

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: $109,700.00 - $159,700.00 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 position is open for an existing position vacancy.