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Manager, Software Engineering, Engagement

CNN, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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CNN . Get AI-powered advice on this job and access more exclusive features. About Warner Bros. Discovery Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a global entertainment company with a vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands. We are storytellers, creators, and dreamers bringing characters to life and creating the future of entertainment. We offer career-defining opportunities, curated benefits, and tools for growth. We support and celebrate our employees, fostering an environment where you can thrive. Our mission is to innovate and build the future of digital media. CNN is at the forefront, building immersive, high-performance, real-time experiences on a cloud-native CMS to connect with audiences worldwide. Your Role

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4+ software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Partner with product, design, and editorial teams to deliver engaging consumer-facing experiences. Drive technical strategy, architecture discussions, and long-term planning aligned with company goals. Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing, security, and performance optimization. Facilitate team ceremonies, clear blockers, and enable predictable delivery. Review code, provide guidance, and contribute to production coding when necessary. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and maintainability. Identify and address technical debt and operational inefficiencies. Partner with recruiting to hire, onboard, and grow diverse engineering talent across US and global teams. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 2+ years managing and growing software engineering teams. Strong communication skills for explaining technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Experience delivering consumer-facing applications at scale using Agile methodologies. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS), monitoring tools, and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with frontend and backend development. Security-focused mindset with emphasis on performance, scalability, and resilience. Passionate about mentoring and building inclusive, high-performing teams. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, news-driven environment and solve complex technical challenges. Collaborative, curious, and driven to create impactful products for CNN’s global audience. Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing remote, globally distributed teams. Background in real-time systems or content publishing platforms. Additional Information

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and other protected categories. If you require accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions. Compensation range: $154,700 - $287,300 annually, with benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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