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CNN · 3 days ago

Senior Software Engineer - Roku

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CNN is part of Warner Bros. Discovery, a leader in the media and entertainment industry. They are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Roku team, where the candidate will design, build, and maintain software applications for millions of users.

BroadcastingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Write client-side code for streaming applications, demonstrating the ability to use industry-standard tools and technologies

With guidance from senior engineers, actively contribute to a collaborative team environment. Participate in all aspects of development, including reading and writing technical documentation, participating in code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and supporting releases

Communicate effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, engaging in various meetings and working sessions

Qualification

JavaScriptPythonRoku developmentGitCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of experience in developing and releasing software products and/or services

Proficiency in client-side scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python; experience with BrightScript and SceneGraph is a plus

Experience developing for streaming devices like Roku, FireTV, or similar platforms is a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Comfortable collaborating using Git for version control

Benefits

Thoughtfully curated benefits

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

H1B Sponsorship

CNN has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Larry Chevres

VP of Software Engineering

Recent News

Mediagazer

Filings: WBD projects CNN will generate $1.8B in revenue and $600M in adjusted EBITDA for FY 2026; docs show CNN had revenue of $2.2B in 2021 and $1.8B in 2023 (Alex Weprin/The Hollywood Reporter)

2026-01-20

The Block

'Surreal moment': Polymarket CEO touts prediction platform's 'most mainstream integration' at Golden Globes

2026-01-16

Mediagazer

CNN signs a non-exclusive deal to stream video podcasts from Lemonada Media, including titles featuring Hasan Minhaj and Mandy Patinkin, on the CNN app (Caitlin Huston/The Hollywood Reporter)

2026-01-16

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