About the role
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.
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.
To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X !
About the Job
We are searching for an
iOS
/tvOS
Software
Developer
to join
the CNN Mobile
and
Connected TV (
CTV
)
Engineering Team
s
.
They are
an individual contributor
, self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and
is
typically expected to take on
the difficult
technical challenges. The Engineer will contribute to the technical direction, supporting the Principal Engineers/Architects and Senior Engineers in defining the technology strategy and implementation. 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
iOS
/
t
vOS
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
.
The
y
ensure technical execution and release of CNN’s mobile
and CTV
apps to end consumers
.
He/she partners 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
-
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
-
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 2 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
platform
s
)
-
Demonstrated expert knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and architecture, specifically experience architecting performant, scalable, and secure mobile
and
C
TV
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
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.
About CNN
CNN Worldwide is a portfolio of more than two dozen news and information services across cable, satellite, radio, wireless devices and the Internet in more than 200 countries worldwide.
Domestically, CNN reaches more individuals on television, the web and mobile devices than any other TV news organization in the United States. Internationally, CNN is the most widely distributed news channel reaching more than 260 million households abroad; and, the CNN Digital Network is consistently the No.1 current events and news destination on the web.
CNN International is the most watched global 24-hour news network. CNN International can be seen in more than 260 million television households in more than 200 countries and territories through a network of 38 satellites. Since September 1997, CNN International has been regionalized into five separate regions: CNN International Europe / Middle East / Africa, CNN International Asia Pacific, CNN International South Asia, CNN International Latin America and CNN International North America.
Additionally, CNN Newsource is the world's most extensively utilized news service partnering with hundreds of local and international news organizations around the world. CNN is division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
About the role
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.
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.
To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X !
About the Job
We are searching for an
iOS
/tvOS
Software
Developer
to join
the CNN Mobile
and
Connected TV (
CTV
)
Engineering Team
s
.
They are
an individual contributor
, self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and
is
typically expected to take on
the difficult
technical challenges. The Engineer will contribute to the technical direction, supporting the Principal Engineers/Architects and Senior Engineers in defining the technology strategy and implementation. 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
iOS
/
t
vOS
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
.
The
y
ensure technical execution and release of CNN’s mobile
and CTV
apps to end consumers
.
He/she partners 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
-
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
-
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 2 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
platform
s
)
-
Demonstrated expert knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and architecture, specifically experience architecting performant, scalable, and secure mobile
and
C
TV
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
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.
About CNN
CNN Worldwide is a portfolio of more than two dozen news and information services across cable, satellite, radio, wireless devices and the Internet in more than 200 countries worldwide.
Domestically, CNN reaches more individuals on television, the web and mobile devices than any other TV news organization in the United States. Internationally, CNN is the most widely distributed news channel reaching more than 260 million households abroad; and, the CNN Digital Network is consistently the No.1 current events and news destination on the web.
CNN International is the most watched global 24-hour news network. CNN International can be seen in more than 260 million television households in more than 200 countries and territories through a network of 38 satellites. Since September 1997, CNN International has been regionalized into five separate regions: CNN International Europe / Middle East / Africa, CNN International Asia Pacific, CNN International South Asia, CNN International Latin America and CNN International North America.
Additionally, CNN Newsource is the world's most extensively utilized news service partnering with hundreds of local and international news organizations around the world. CNN is division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company.