Warner Bros. Discovery
media, advertising
Director,AdTechEngineering
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“Director, AdTech Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery. Skills: Engineering Leadership, System Design, Platform Modernization. Lead multiple engineering teams. Drive predictable execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure scalability and reliability of systems; Deliver impactful solutions; Contribute to modernization initiatives; Enable automation; Improved monetization across platforms; Owns delivery and outcomes; Technically sharp enough to raise the bar; Reduces friction, increases clarity; Ensure adherence to security standards; Standardize development practices; Standardize code quality; Standardize release processes; Build systems that are scalable and compliant
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of experience in software engineering, at least 5 years in leadership roles managing teams and delivering complex systems, Proven track record in designing and scaling enterprise-grade platforms, Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure), modern architectural patterns (microservices, APIs), understanding of system performance, reliability, and cost optimization, Excellent communication skills
Nice to Have
PhD or advanced cloud/data certifications
What You'll Do.
Lead multiple engineering teams
Drive predictable execution
Establish ownership culture
Build and mentor high-performing teams
Own architecture and design decisions
Design distributed systems
Make pragmatic trade-offs
Ensure systems are extensible
Build and scale platforms
Build Agentic AI based system
Reduce duplication through standardization
Lead modernization of legacy systems
Improve system observability
Establish engineering discipline
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with product and business teams; Act as a bridge between engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders; Drive alignment in ambiguous, high-stakes scenarios; Communicate technical decisions in clear business terms; Influence roadmap and prioritization; Navigate conflicts and bring teams to resolution
Communication Scope
Communicate technical decisions in clear business terms; Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders
Full Job Description
**_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. Your New Role: As Director of Engineering, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of technology solutions that support WBD’s advertising and media platforms. This role focuses on driving engineering excellence, ensuring scalability and reliability of systems, and partnering with product and business teams to deliver impactful solutions. You will manage engineering teams, foster innovation, and contribute to modernization initiatives that enable automation and improved monetization across platforms. Your Role Accountabilities: Engineering Leadership & Delivery Lead multiple engineering teams with clear ownership of delivery, quality, and operational reliability. • Drive predictable execution across complex, cross-system initiatives • Establish strong ownership culture with clear accountability for outcomes • Balance speed of delivery with long-term platform sustainability • Build and mentor high-performing teams; develop future leaders Expectation: owns delivery and outcomes, not just execution System Design & Implementation Own architecture and design decisions for scalable, high-performance AdTech systems across linear and digital ecosystems. • Design distributed systems for ad serving, decisioning, targeting, and measurement in such
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