Software Engineer II - Android

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.
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
WBD DTC's Global Identity & Authentication team seeks a Software Developer II to join our dedicated Android SDKs team. As a Software Developer II within our SDKs team, you will collaborate closely with staff/senior engineers, product, designer and backend teams to deliver scalable identity and authentication platforms. You play a critical role in building an android platform which can be scaled and customized by different tenants.
We are in search of a seasoned android developer who is committed to engineering excellence and driven by passion for continuous learning and advancement in both technical skills and architectural design.
Responsibilities

• You will develop different identity and account management features required by multiple brands, including Max, D+, Bleacher report and more.
• You will apply the software design pattern and principles defined by SDK teams to your daily coding and code reviewing process.
• You are actively involved in our regular coding sessions to learn from others and exchange technical options, constantly seeking feedback from peers to grow.
• You can troubleshoot a production issue by reviewing source code, logs, operational metrics, stack trace, etc. to pinpoint a specific problem and then resolve it.
• Work closely with the product/design team to build a customer-centric product.
• Provide strong support to our client teams who consume platforms.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3y prior experience building android applications using Kotlin.
• Must be willing to work Hybrid (3x) in the Bellevue/Seattle, WA OR New York, NY office
• Experience in building customer facing applications.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of Product requirements and priorities
• Technical awareness and prior experience of shipping (academic) Android applications (Kotlin) is a plus
• A clear understanding of testable, scalable and resilient products is desired
• Recommend technical developments and software to enhance/improve our app.
• Opportunities to be involved in cross-platform projects on a large scale in 10+ countries, so a willingness to learn is a must
• Working with multiple stakeholders (internal and external partners) with different goals, objectives and aspirations. Effective communication skills will be key.
• Knowledge of key design and architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVI and SOLID principles
• Knowledge of TDD and associated frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, Mockito) is desirable
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs to operate
• Knowledge of development best practices, including coding guidelines

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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $99,400.00 - $184,600.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.