Software Developer Coop

2 Months ago • All levels • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Software Developer Coop at Warner Bros. Discovery, you'll design and develop software for production, collaborating with other technologists on technical designs, code reviews, and problem-solving. Responsibilities include on-call support, bug fixing, root cause analysis, data collection, software testing, and deployment. You'll communicate project status to stakeholders and create technical specifications and design documents. The role involves working with various languages (Swift, Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, etc.) on AWS-based stacks. This internship offers opportunities to work on impactful, customer-facing projects using cutting-edge technologies, mentored by experienced professionals.
Must have:
  • Bachelors or Master's in CS or related field
  • Experience delivering online technology
  • Proficiency in Python or similar language
  • API experience
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Linux/Unix environment knowledge
  • Experience with GraphQL
Perks:
  • Mentorship
  • Career coaching
  • Global exposure
  • Networking opportunities
  • Potential for full-time role

Job Details

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.

Software Developer Coop

Kanata, Ottawa 

About the Organization: 

Warner Bros. Discovery’s global technology organization sits at the intersection of tech, entertainment, and everyday utility. Our platform covers everything from search, catalog, and video transcoding, to personalization, global subscriptions, and more. As a pure tech organization, we are essential to Warner Bros. Discovery’s continued growth, building world-class products on our streaming platforms Max and discovery+.

Why Join the Warner Bros. Discovery Team? 

Delivering one of the largest and most iconic content libraries in streaming to millions of consumers around the globe is no easy feat. It requires high levels of collaboration, a willingness to take risks, and a passion to tackle some of the most complex technical challenges. That is why at Warner Bros. Discovery, we cultivate an environment for our employees to thrive, whether it is building all our tech from scratch to continuously innovate, working at the exciting pace of a startup, or utilizing our flexible working hours to enhance collaboration with teams across the world. We think big and we hire people who do the same: technologists who love owning a problem and creating their own elegant solutions, and those who are willing to try, fail, learn, and try again because that is how we truly build the future. 

In terms of languages, we speak a little bit of everything - Swift 5/Swift UI, Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Ruby, Vue.js, React, Brightscript, GraphQL on AWS container-based and serverless stacks.  

A software developer is a person whose primary responsibility is the design and development of software to production for WBD. They regularly engage with other technologists to challenge technical designs, validate technical decisions, review code changes, and unblock development. They are the frontline owner for operations related to their software including on-call support, fixing bugs, correction of error root cause fixing, data collection, software testing, and build and deployment practices. They may engage stakeholders to communicate status for their space, and they may prepare documentation related to initiatives or key decisions in their space, most often technical specifications and design documents. 

Why Software Development at Warner Bros. Discovery: 

In addition to building great products and creating some of the best content in the world, we have built a talented team and culture! Our program offers unique experiences, with tremendous opportunities for growth. We value and are committed to the work we do. Our technologists are some of the most talented in the industry and are excited to mentor and learn from our interns. You’ll have the opportunity to help deliver customer facing, impactful projects and test your theories on the newest technologies and methodologies, while learning from the seasoned pros. 

Skills/Experience 

  • Currently working towards a Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field 

  • Experience professionally delivering online technology  

  • Willingness to learn about Linux/Unix environment 

  • Able to read and write software in Python or some other general purpose programming language 

  • Experience using and creating APIs 

  • Must have excellent communication skills 

Qualifications 

In addition to academic qualifications, we are looking for interns who are always curious and have a desire to learn. You will need to have great attention to detail with a great sense of agility and scope. 

  • Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for a coop). 

  • Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Grad Student. 

  • Must be in good academic standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA). 

Key Features of the Program: 

  • Orientation: You’ll be invited to a Global Tech & Product specific orientation where you will learn from executive leaders who are among the most talented technologists in the industry. 

  • 1:1 Mentorship: You’ll be assigned a mentor for the program to ensure you get off to a flying start and continue to meet your development goals throughout. 

  • Career Coaching: You will receive tailored career advice and guidance from experienced industry experts and leaders who will share how they have successfully navigated their careers. 

  • Global Exposure: Most of our teams and products have global impact, meaning often our coops are working on projects that impact multiple markets. This provides you with unique insight into solving problems at scale, the nuances between markets and how we leverage technology to provide seamless and consistent quality across our customer experience globally. 

  • Global Network: By the end of the program, you will have built a global network of talented Engineers, Product Managers, Data Scientists and Data Analysts, Product Designers, Marketeers, and business leaders. You will also have an extensive network for peers with whom you will have built great relationships! It is a small industry and the network you build and the impression you make during the program will be invaluable throughout your career. 

  • Long-term Career Prospects: We see this as the start of a long-term relationship that can potentially result in a return offer for our Full-time New Grad Program. Many of our current employees are prior interns or coops and for developers early in their career, Warner Bros. Discovery offers unparalleled opportunities – from working on unique and exciting projects, to having global impact and gaining international experience. We have also built a fantastic culture that is truly diverse and inclusive, reflected in creativity and innovation across our products and features. And of course, you will work with our talented team; our Scientists are among the best in the industry and are excited to mentor and develop the next generation of tech talent! 
     

What you need to know about the Global Tech Coop Program Application Process: 

  • Our 2025-2026 co-op program is 12 months long, commencing early May 2025 through April 2026. 

  • Our coops are paid opportunities. 

  • The application deadline is on or before January 17.  After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position. 

  • We do not require a cover letter. Please demonstrate your passion for the position through your resume. 

We are interviewing on a rolling basis. A Warner Bros. Discovery Early Talent team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open coop position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates. 

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   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 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 require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

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About The Company

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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