Senior Software Engineer (AdTech - AWS experience required)

Discovery Inc.
New York, NY, United States
26 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$131,600.0 - $244,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Big Data Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Information Engineering Extract Transform Load (ETL) Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) NoSQL
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Standard Sql Software Engineering Data Streaming Cloud Platform System Apache Spark Yield Optimization Information Technology Adserver Apache Kafka Data Management Stream Processing Legacy Systems

Job description

Build and maintain services for ad-serving, campaign management, and identity systems. Develop APIs and integrations with third-party AdTech partners and data providers.

Data Engineering Design and implement ETL pipelines and real-time data processing for ad performance, forecasting, and yield optimization. Work with big data frameworks (Spark, Kafka) to handle large-scale datasets.

Platform Modernization Contribute to migration of legacy systems to modular, cloud-native architectures. Implement observability, security, and compliance best practices.

Collaboration & Technical Guidance Partner with product and operations teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Share best practices and mentor junior engineers when needed.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • Engineering Expertise: 5+ years in software engineering, with exposure to AdTech or large-scale distributed systems.

  • Hands-On technical experience: Hands-on expertise with Java, Scala, or Python. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases. Familiarity with big data tools (Spark, Kafka) and streaming architectures.

  • AdTech Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with advertising workflows including forecasting, yield optimization, identity, and campaign execution.

  • Collaboration & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to partner with data scientists, product, and platform engineering, while mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits & conditions

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: $131,600.00 - $244,400.00 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.

About the company

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.

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