Senior Software Developer

Posted:
9/18/2024, 1:14:53 AM

Location(s):
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

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.

The Job

The ‘Lightbeam Core/Nanite’ team is responsible for maintaining and evolving the Max application running on Fire TV and Android TV devices as well as the Cloud Server and Nanite application running on some Set Top Boxes. As a Senior Software developer, you will contribute to feature and product development for these applications running on the You.i Engine. You will work as a part of a highly collaborative Agile team to push innovation forward.

The Daily

  • Develop and maintain software applications using C++.

  • Collaborate with other team members through Agile development practices.

  • Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and review meetings.

  • Utilize Git and GitHub for source code management and version control.

  • Write clean, scalable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices.

  • Assist in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of new software or enhancements to existing software.

  • Work closely with tech leads and mentors to ramp up quickly and enhance your professional skills and capabilities.

  • Once ramped up, able to mentor junior team members, review others code and designs, and perform your development tasks with little oversight.

  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to functional requirements.

  • Use other languages or tools to problem solve or automate processes.

  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.

The Essentials

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Proficiency in C++ programming.

  • Experience with Git and GitHub for version control.

  • Understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative teamwork.

  • Knowledge of design and architectural patterns.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to haves

  • Experience in other languages such as Java/Kotlin.

  • Experience with CMake.

  • Experience with any scripting languages such as Python/Ruby.

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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].