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CNN · 4 hours ago

Manager, Software Engineering, Ad Experiences

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$176K/yr - $326K/yr

5+ years exp

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. The CNN Engineering team is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Ad Experiences team, focusing on building and optimizing ad solutions that enhance user engagement while meeting revenue goals.

BroadcastingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Ad Tech ExperienceFull-stack developmentCloud platforms (AWS)A/B testingJavaScriptPythonMentoring engineersCommunicationCollaborative environment

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

Full-stack development experience with JavaScript, modern frameworks, HTML/CSS, and responsive design; Python experience is a plus

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

Deep understanding of ad development and integration on publisher websites for display and video ad formats, using Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs), such as Google Ad Manager and Freewheel, and other 3rd party ad technology, business development and affiliate marketing solutions

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

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

An employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

A retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and sick time and vacation

Company

CNN

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CNN is an online broadcasting platform that offers the latest business, financial, and personal finance news. It is a sub-organization of WarnerMedia.

Founded in 1980

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.cnn.com

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