Software Developer II in Kanata, Ontario

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.

The Job

Central to the mission of the Streaming and Games Team, the Global Product and Design Group is responsible for the global streaming platform that supports all the video products our fans love. We plan, design and build for connected TVs, web, mobile phones, tablets, and consoles for a large footprint of leading products and brands (Max, HBO Max, discovery+, Food Network, CNN, Golf TV, MotorTrend, Eurosport, and many more) and together with our cross-functional collaborators we operate as one company with one mission to be the premier media and entertainment leader globally. The Global Customer Experience organization’s mission is to engage and delight millions of passionate customers across the globe by delivering Warner Bros. Discovery’s core streaming applications on all devices and platforms. The development team responsible for the Roku platform is a major part of that mission.

The Daily

• As a developer on the Roku team, you will work collaboratively with developers and stakeholders, developing and operating software applications and product features used by millions of people daily.

• Write code, specifically client-side scripting in the streaming app space, with a demonstrated ability to use industry tools common to software development.

• With guidance from more experienced engineers, contribute meaningfully in a professional team environment, performing all aspects of development including reading and writing technical documentation, participating in code reviews, trouble shooting issues and supporting releases.

• Communicate effectively with other engineers, stakeholders and adjacent teams, in a fast-paced environment and in a variety of different types of meetings and working sessions.

The Essentials

• 2+ years experience developing and releasing software products and/or services.

• Client-side scripting experience such as Javascript or Python; knowledge of BrightScript and SceneGraph are highly desirable.

• Experience developing for streaming devices such as Roku, FireTV or others.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Comfortable collaborating using Git.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.