Staff Analytics 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.

Senior Analytics Engineer - Hyderabad, India.
 

About Warner Bros. Discovery:

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 Warner Media’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.
 

Meet Our Team:

The Data & Analytics organization is at the forefront of developing and maintaining frameworks, tools, and data products vital to WBD, including flagship streaming product Max and non-streaming products such as Films Group, Sports, News and overall WBD eco-system.  Our mission is to foster unified analytics and drive data-driven use cases by leveraging a robust multi-tenant platform and semantic layer. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower teams across the company to catalyze subscriber growth, amplify engagement, and execute timely, informed decisions, ensuring our continued success in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
 

Roles & Responsibilities:

As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will be part of the organization’s efforts to influence operational changes using data and analytics. You will be part of a team that uses advanced analytical techniques to develop strategies and recommendations to drive growth. You will lead advanced analytics and data visualization related efforts for the Data & Analytics organization at Max. You’re an engineer who not only understands how to use complex SQL queries and big data in answering intricate business questions but can also present findings to stakeholders in an easily consumable fashion. When needed you will manage projects related to data and analytics (including visualization projects) from requirements gathering to planning to implementation by working closely with your engineering counterparts. You will work closely with all cross-functional partners to ensure that business logic is properly represented in the semantic layer and production environments. 

• Analyze complex, high volumes of data from various sources using a variety of tools and data analytics techniques. 

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business questions and build out advanced analytical solutions. 

• Advance automation efforts by that help the team spend less time manipulating & validating data and more time analyzing.

• Build dashboards using tools like Looker and Tableau that not only highlight trends in the business but can also incite action.

• Apply critical thinking skills, look beyond the surface to detect patterns in data.

• Use effective visualizations to communicate findings across all levels of the organization, often to a non-technical audience. 

• Propose strategies and recommend operational change based on findings. 

• Work with stakeholders to implement solutions based on recommendations and improve business outcomes. 

• Participate in the creation and support of analytics development standards and best practices.

• Work with a customer first mindset, have a passion to do the right thing and focus on delivering results. 

• Understand and break down abstract business issues by working with various stakeholders to gain a full understanding of the problem at hand.   

• Work proactively with stakeholders to ready data solutions for new product and/or feature releases, with a keen eye for uncovering and troubleshooting any data quality issues or nuances.

• Identify and explore new opportunities through creative analytical and engineering methods.
   

What to Bring:

• Bachelor's degree, MS or greater in a quantitative field of study (Computer/Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.)

• 5 years of relevant experience in business intelligence/data engineering/data analysis

• Expertise in writing SQL (clean, fast code is a must) and in data-warehousing concepts such as star schemas, slowly changing dimensions, etc.

• Advanced ability to build reports and dashboards with BI tools (such as Looker and Tableau)

• Ability to write clear, concise documentation and to communicate generally with a high degree of precision.

• Ability to solve ambiguous problems independently.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and time constraints simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Git (or similar version control) and CI/CD best practices preferred.

• Experience with general-purpose programming (e.g. Python)

• Experience with monitoring quality of data on a daily basis.  

• Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners and develop and maintain productive professional relationships.  

• Experience with adhering to established data management practices and standards.  

• Ability to communicate to all levels of business, prioritize and manage assignment to meet deadlines and establish strong relationships.   

• Strong presentation skills.   

• Experience with digital products, streaming services, or subscription products is preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills    

Characteristics & Traits

• Naturally inquisitive, critical thinker, proactive problem-solver, and detail-oriented.

• Positive attitude and an open mind

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to act independently and responsibly

• Self-starter, comfortable initiating projects from design to execution with minimal supervision

• Ability to manage and balance multiple (and sometimes competing) priorities in a fast-paced, complex business environment and can manage time effectively to consistently meet deadlines

• Team player and relationship builder

What We Offer:

• A Great Place to work.

• Equal opportunity employer

• Fast track growth opportunities

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 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.