Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

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Warner Bros.

Warner Bros.

5,001-10,000 employees

Produces and distributes movies and TV shows

Compensation Overview

$101.5k - $188.5kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Short-term Incentives + Long-term Incentives + Program-specific Awards

Senior, Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • Minimum 7+ years professional experience, mostly developing in C++ and at least one shipped AAA title (or titles of similar engineering complexity)
  • B.S. in computer science, computer engineering, or another relevant field
  • Excellent C/C++ programming skills
  • Deep understanding of animation systems
  • Experience building and extending animation systems, physics, cloth, and other procedural systems
  • A strong focus on the end product and the ability to guide your team toward a similarly pragmatic mindset
Responsibilities
  • Audit Unreal systems to determine the best fit for the problems at hand
  • Audit and optimize the CPU/Memory/IO performance of systems in your purview
  • Improve motion capture pipeline efficiency and quality
  • Ensure facial animation meets our quality and runtime performance criteria
  • Architect and improve our proprietary timeline tool and runtime (similar to animation markup)
  • Seek to reduce overall engineering complexity across our codebase
  • Communicate with your team of engineers regularly
  • Mentor and grow other engineers
  • Set team goals
  • Work closely with other disciplines to ensure we are meeting their needs
  • Provide visibility to other disciplines so they understand what your team is working on, and when they can expect their tasks to be completed
  • Establish and communicate your vision for current and future projects
  • Coordinate with Design, Gameplay, and Art groups to ensure features and schedules align
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong desire to build industry-leading tech with a passion for quality and efficiency
  • Ability to collaborate with engineers and content creators to develop reliable pipelines than can achieve their vision
  • Ability to openly discuss and review technical proposals, requirements, designs, algorithms, source code, and reference documentation with other engineers and producers
  • Excellent debugging skills and a proven ability to dive in and fix problems across several domains

Warner Bros. produces and distributes a wide variety of entertainment content, including movies, TV series, and digital media. The company has a large library of popular titles such as "Fury of the Gods," "Black Adam," and "Friends," which are available for purchase or streaming on platforms like HBO Max. Warner Bros. generates revenue through box office sales, digital and physical media sales, licensing deals, and streaming subscriptions. This diverse business model allows them to monetize their extensive intellectual property across different channels. Additionally, Warner Bros. engages in licensing agreements for merchandise and video games, further maximizing the value of their content. The company's goal is to maintain its position as a leading player in the global entertainment market by serving a diverse audience and ensuring a steady flow of income.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Burbank, California

Founded

1918

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for nostalgic content boosts Warner Bros.' extensive library value.
  • AI-driven tools enhance production efficiency, reducing costs and increasing output.
  • International streaming expansion offers Warner Bros. broader global distribution opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Disney's 'skinny bundles' strategy may impact Warner Bros.' streaming subscriptions.
  • Paramount's funding deal could intensify competition, affecting Warner Bros.' market share.
  • Co-financing agreements expose Warner Bros. to financial risks if projects underperform.

What makes Warner Bros. unique

  • Warner Bros. owns a vast library of iconic films and TV shows.
  • The company leverages multiple revenue streams, including box office and streaming.
  • Warner Bros. engages in licensing agreements to maximize intellectual property value.

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Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

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