Warner Bros. Discovery · 3 weeks ago
Advanced Software Engineer, Backend
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $281K/yr
8+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. They are seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to work on a new online multiplayer RPG, focusing on architecting and implementing backend infrastructure and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality and responsive code.
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Responsibilities
Architecting, developing, and implementing key backend game systems, features, and services
Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure backend services and infrastructure in partnership with WB Central Technology teams
Work closely with the project engineering team to architect and develop high quality, low-latency, and highly responsive code
Integrate with internal and external shared services and libraries
Perform peer code reviews and champion a high standard of code excellence
Collaborate with the design and gameplay teams to build supporting backend systems and tools
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on new features
Participate in all parts of the development process from concept through to live-ops
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, working on cross-functional teams
Experience on at least one successfully-published large-scale multiplayer online game title or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience
Experience managing a high functioning team of software engineers
Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures
Deep understanding of server architecture, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Gamelift, Lambda), backend services, and microservices
Strong knowledge of networking protocols and multiplayer systems (e.g., matchmaking, persistence, replication)
Proficient experience with the Unreal Engine specific network/multiplayer features (OnlineSubsystems, EOS, RepGraph, Subobject replication, RPCs)
Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Preferred
A passion for online multiplayer RPGs and deep experience with online games
Deep knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in online gaming
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies for live games
Familiarity with anti-cheat solutions and game security best practices
Deep understanding of Performance Analysis and Optimizations
Knowledge of Unreal's newest replication system, Iris
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
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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