Data Engineer II

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.

Your New Role…

We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our growing Data Analytics, Science, and Insights team and help build the foundation that powers reporting, analysis, and insights across our publishing and media business.

In this role, you’ll work closely with data analysts, product teams, and engineers to deliver clean, reliable datasets related to user behavior, content performance, advertising revenue, and subscriptions. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in data engineering who’s looking to expand their skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with real business impact.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Build and maintain data pipelines that ingest and transform data from various sources including web traffic, subscription platforms, and ad servers.
• Collaborate with data analysts and stakeholders to ensure our data infrastructure supports business needs across editorial, product, and revenue teams.
• Develop and optimize data models that support reporting on content performance, user engagement, subscriber lifecycle, and advertising revenue.
• Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot data issues proactively.
• Help standardize and document data definitions and business logic across teams.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and security through testing and best practices. 

Qualifications & Experience…

• 2-4 years of experience in a data engineering or similar technical data role.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with structured and semi-structured data.
• Experience with web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics).
• Familiarity with Python for data processing.
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and data testing practices.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses (especially Snowflake).
• Experience with BI tools (especially Looker).
• Exposure to ETL/ELT tools or orchestration frameworks like dbt, Airflow, or Prefect.
• Understanding of data modeling concepts (e.g., star/snowflake schemas, slowly changing dimensions).
• Curiosity about how data supports editorial, product, and business decisions in a media environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice to Have…

• Knowledge of digital ad tech (e.g., Google Ad Manager, programmatic platforms).
• Interest in journalism, publishing, or digital media trends.

Why Join Us?

• You'll help build the data foundation for a modern media company that values data informed storytelling and business strategy.
• Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team that spans editorial, product, and revenue.
• Use a modern data stack and contribute to a growing data culture.

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 for instructions to submit your request.

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: $77,000.00 - $143,000.00 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.