Staff Cloud Engineer

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

The Staff Cloud Engineer is part of the Cloud Team within the Global Infrastructure Core Technologies organization, reporting to the Manager of Cloud Engineering. In this role, you will lead and execute cloud initiatives across multiple public cloud platforms-primarily AWS and Azure , with exposure GCP-supporting scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure for global enterprise workloads.

You will architect, design, and implement solutions from the cloud account and organizational level down through accounts , applying best practices in automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), and CI/CD to ensure operational excellence and platform reliability. This position blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical delivery, guiding projects and engineering standards that enable teams to build, migrate, and operate effectively in the cloud.

Collaboration is core to this role- you'll partner closely with cloud and DevOps engineers, architects, network engineers, and software developers to define and execute cloud strategy, manage migrations, and continuously improve the environment's resilience and performance.

Your Role Accountabilities

ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING (50%)

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and automation pipelines.

• Lead modernization efforts to standardize infrastructure, streamline deployments, and eliminate manual processes through automation.

• Collaborate with architects, developers, and DevOps teams to define best practices for cloud resource provisioning, networking, and security.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate them into the cloud ecosystem where they provide measurable benefit in performance, reliability, or cost efficiency.

STRATEGY & PROJECT LEADERSHIP (20%)

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategy, architecture standards, and project roadmaps supporting business objectives .

• Lead technical planning, design reviews, and execution of key cloud initiatives and migrations.

• Influence and mentor other engineers through guidance, documentation, and example to drive consistency across the organization.

• Work with leadership to prioritize projects and ensure alignment between engineering goals and enterprise strategy.

ANALYTICS (20%)

• Analyze cloud resource usage, performance metrics, and cost drivers to identify optimization opportunities.

• Build and refine dashboards and reports that support visibility into platform health, efficiency, and spend.

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve automation coverage, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Partner with FinOps and operations teams to establish cost management policies and track realization of savings targets.

OPERATIONS (10%)

• Support cloud operations teams in maintaining highly available infrastructure through proactive monitoring and incident response.

• Participate in troubleshooting and post-incident reviews to ensure long-term reliability improvements.

• Contribute to runbooks, operational standards, and knowledge sharing to enable consistent and efficient support practices.

Qualifications & Experiences

? 8+ years of experience in Cloud or Systems Engineering within large-scale or enterprise environments

? Proven expertise building and managing infrastructure in AWS and Azure , with exposure to GCP

? Strong skills in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD automation

? Proficiency with Kubernetes and at least one scripting language (Python preferred)

? Solid grasp of cloud networking, security, identity, and cost optimization

? Demonstrated leadership through influence and collaboration across engineering and operations teams

? Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

? Highly adaptable, self-driven, and effective in a fast-paced global environment

? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or equivalent experience

? Familiarity with observability and cost management tools

Preferred

? AWS or Azure certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar)

? Multi-cloud or hybrid enterprise experience

? Background in media, entertainment, or streaming industries

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.

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