Manager, Software Development

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO! 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. ㅤ Your New Role… CNN Digital Commerce is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented and innovative engineering team building the next generation of web applications and commerce products. This manager will work closely with a cross-functional team to develop, enhance, and scale platforms like CNN Underscored. You will be responsible for leading the development of high-quality, customer-facing products and tools that power CNN’s e-commerce initiatives. As an engineering leader, you will foster a culture of excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement. Your Role Accountabilities… Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering collaboration, innovation, growth, and technical excellence while promoting continuous learning and career development. Drive technical strategy and oversee the development of scalable, high-performance web applications for CNN Digital Commerce. Drive cross-functional collaboration to align engineering, product, and business teams for data-driven decision-making and streamlined product development. Lead efforts to improve engineering workflows, tooling, and processes for operational excellence. Implement and advocate for agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum or Kanban) and support continuous delivery practices. Drive initiatives around monitoring application health, infrastructure, and code performance to ensure system reliability and optimal user experiences. Drive innovation by adopting modern technologies, optimizing architecture, and ensuring long-term maintainability through code reviews and refactoring. Qualifications & Experience: B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (M.S. preferred). 10+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role. Proven track record in leading teams responsible for building and scaling e-commerce platforms or consumer-facing products. Extensive experience in modern web technologies, with deep expertise in JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js), TypeScript, Fastly and Python. Proficiency in cloud services such as AWS (Serverless/SAM, etc.), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure management (Terraform, CloudFormation). Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), search engines (Elasticsearch), and caching solutions (Redis). Experience with high-performance, high-availability applications in production environments. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire engineers to meet ambitious technical goals. Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business teams. Deep familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines and supporting incremental delivery of business value. Bonus Skills Experience in non-procedural programming or applying functional-style programming concepts. Previous involvement in building e-commerce, affiliate platforms, or consumer media applications. Experience in mentoring junior engineers, conducting technical interviews, and contributing to talent acquisition efforts. #LI-Hybrid About Skydance Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central. Some Important Details We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable 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. Hiring Salary Range: $174,200.00 - $278,700.00 per year In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. 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. This position is open for an existing position vacancy.