Warner Bros. Discovery Looking for Software Engineer, Tools at Illinois, United States Full Time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

Warner Bros. Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

WB Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

Your New Role…

WB Games San Diego is a remote-first team seeking a Tools Engineer who will be responsible for developing high quality tools for all disciplines in order to launch our debut live ops title built on Unreal 5. You will work directly with team members to continually improve how they create, visualize, integrate, and test their content. In addition to working within Unreal, you will support workflows that use Git, Houdini, Excel, and more. Your new role is vital to set the team up for success in creating a game that could become a leader in AAA free-to-play experiences.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Develop and maintain our Unreal Engine content creation tools

Author and refine tools documentation that supports new and existing users

Communicate frequently with team members to identify opportunities for enhancing workflows

Ensure high-quality user experience with delivery of stable and optimized tools

Participate in peer code reviews to learn, teach, and advocate for high standards

Qualifications & Experience…

Working knowledge of Unreal editor as a tools platform

Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented fundamentals

Experience with user interface development, especially in the context of tools

Understanding of linear algebra and 3D math

Proficiency with Git, Git LFS, and GitHub

Dependable Problem Solving, Debugging, And Troubleshooting Skills

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and comfort collaborating with others

2+ years of professional software engineering experience

Optional: Contributed to one or more published AAA games

Optional: Experience on a live ops software product

Optional: Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related Bachelor’s degree

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.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $86,100.00 – $159,900.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].