Staff Software Engineer
Core
Subject matter expert in Kubernetes defining architecture and driving implementations for a secure, efficient container runtime platform supporting global streaming video services.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Infrastructure/Platform)
Builds
Global streaming video platform (OTT), container runtime environment, internal developer platform
Domain
Media & Entertainment, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure (via careerplan.io/jobs/R000099122-staff-software-engineer-at-warnerbros)
Required skills
Kubernetes architecture, AWS, Python/Bash/Golang, Terraform, Helm, GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux), CI/CD pipelines, cost optimization, automation design, security best practices, change management, SLA definition
Preferred skills
Mentoring senior engineers, leading large technical projects with unclear requirements, cross-team collaboration, building internal developer platforms (Backstage/Argo Workflows), Agile methodologies
Technologies
Kubernetes, AWS, Karpenter, Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, Flux, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Backstage, Argo Workflows, Python, Bash, Golang
Responsibilities
Operate large fleet of Kubernetes clusters (upgrades, patching, scaling, tuning), lead cost optimization efforts, define automation for cluster creation and platform capabilities, manage lifecycle of critical platform components, improve reliability and efficiency with SRE
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
