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CNN · 2 weeks 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, home to CNN, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Ad Experiences team. This role involves mentoring engineers and driving technical strategies for ad integrations, ensuring high-quality ad-related features and systems across CNN's digital platforms.

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 technologiesFull-stack developmentCloud platformsA/B testingAd performance metricsTeam managementMentoring engineersUser-first mindsetCommunication

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

Preferred

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

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

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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