Warner Bros. Discovery

Public (NASDAQ: WBD)

Explore career opportunities at Warner Bros. Discovery, the global media giant behind HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, and DC Comics with streaming and entertainment roles.

Website

wbd.com

Industry

Media & Entertainment

Year founded

2022

Employees

35,000

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Warner Bros. Discovery Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $172,500 to $340,000 across 4 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 6, 2026.

Average compensation by level

LevelTotal / yrBase / yrStock / yrBonus / yr

Senior Software Engineer

API Development (Back-End)

$215,000$187,500$22,500$5,000

Senior Staff Software Engineer

API Development (Back-End)

$301,250$242,500$20,000$38,750

Software Engineer II

API Development (Back-End)

$172,500$154,000$5,700$12,500

Staff Software Engineer

API Development (Back-End)

$340,000$222,000$40,000$40,000

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Data Engineer

Full Stack Software Engineer

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