Warner Bros. Discovery · 5 months ago
Manager, Software Engineering, Ad Experiences
GA Atlanta 1050 Techwood Drive NW
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leader in the media industry, known for its iconic content and innovative storytelling. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Ad Experiences team, focusing on advertising technologies and user experience to enhance ad delivery across CNN’s digital platforms. The role involves mentoring engineers, driving technical strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize ad solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers focused on ad technologies and user experience
Drive the technical strategy and execution for ad integrations, including display, video, and programmatic ads
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize work that aligns with business goals and user needs
Guide the team through technical planning, discovery, and delivery of scalable ad solutions
Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural guidance, and hands-on contributions when needed
Ensure high standards of quality, performance, and reliability in all ad-related features and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Proven experience managing and growing engineering teams (5+ years preferred)
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Experience hiring, onboarding, and mentoring engineers
Demonstrated success in delivering performant, scalable consumer-facing applications
Deep understanding of ad development and integration across display and video formats, using Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs) like Google Ad Manager, Freewheel, and other 3rd party ad vendors and affiliate marketing solutions
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms for scalable infrastructure
Familiarity with A/B testing and consumer testing platforms to optimize ad performance and user experience
Knowledge of operational tools such as PagerDuty and experience managing an on-call team
Preferred
Proficiency with ad testing tools and industry best practices for validation and optimization
Strong grasp of ad performance metrics, real-time monitoring, and analytics interpretation
Experience developing scalable solutions for high-traffic, content-rich websites
Quick adaptability to emerging technologies, frameworks, and evolving ad tech ecosystems
A user-first mindset with a passion for balancing monetization strategies and seamless user experience
You're passionate about building great consumer experiences to audiences at scale
You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring others
You're a strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and business teams
You're excited to contribute to CNN's mission and culture, both technically and interpersonally
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
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