Staff Software Developer

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Entertainment is seeking an experienced developer to join the Roku team, responsible for building and maintaining software applications for their streaming platform. This role requires strong software development skills, effective communication, and proven experience in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about technology and multimedia, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and releasing software products.
• Proficient with Git and GitHub.
• Knowledge of coding best practices and writing unit tests.

Responsibilities

• Write client-side scripting code for the streaming app.
• Participate in code reviews and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate with engineers and stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Software Development

Client-side Scripting

Effective Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science or related degree

Tools

Git

GitHub

CI/CD Pipeline Technologies

Job description

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.

Max is where storytelling takes center stage and where creatives find a home with the support and resources to do their best work, no matter the genre or format. Whatever the viewer wants to watch is front and center and more of what they crave is easily discovered. It is where our exclusive Max Originals and iconic entertainment brands thrive, with HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., DC, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network and more delivering the greatest array of series, movies, and specials for audiences of all ages. HBO Max originally launched in the United States in May 2020 and introduced a lower priced, advertising-supported tier in June 2021. It rolled out globally across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021, followed by its first European launches in the Nordics and Spain later that year. In May 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery introduced Max, an enhanced streaming platform, in the U.S. HBO Max is currently available in 46 countries and there are plans for the continued global expansion of Max in 2024.

About Global Product and Design

Central to the mission of the Streaming and Games Team, the Global Product and Design group is responsible for the global streaming platform that supports all the video products our fans love. We plan, design and build for connected TVs, web, mobile phones, tablets, and consoles for a large footprint of leading products and brands (Max, HBO Max, discovery+, Food Network, CNN, Golf TV, MotorTrend, Eurosport, and many more) and together with our cross-functional collaborators we operate as one company with one mission to be the premier media and entertainment leader globally.

About the Team and Role

The Global Customer Experience organization’s mission is to engage and delight millions of passionate customers across the globe by delivering Warner Bros. Discovery’s core streaming applications on all devices and platforms. The development team responsible for the Roku platform is a major part of that mission.

The Job

As a developer on the Roku team, you will work collaboratively with developers and stakeholders, developing and operating software applications and product features used by millions of people daily.

The Daily

• Write code, specifically client-side scripting in the streaming app space, with a demonstrated mastery of industry tools common to software development.

• Contribute meaningfully to a professional team environment, performing all aspects of development including reading and writing technical documentation, participating in code reviews, troubleshooting issues and supporting releases.

• Communicate effectively with other engineers, stakeholders and adjacent teams, in a fast-paced environment and in various types of meetings and working sessions.

The Essentials

• BS in Computer Science or a related degree, or equivalent work experience

• 8+ years of experience developing and releasing software products and/or services

• Proficient with Git, GitHub and familiar with CI/CD pipeline technologies

• Knowledge of coding best practices, writing unit tests, and maintaining documentation

The Nice to Haves

• Client-side scripting experience such as JavaScript or Python

• Experience with BrightScript and or SceneGraph

• Experience developing for streaming devices such as Roku, FireTV or others

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.

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.