iOS Staff Software Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery

Staff iOS Software Engineer at CNN driving mobile tech strategy and building innovative apps. Contributing to codebase while mentoring junior developers in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOSObjective-CSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and build intuitive, simple and elegantly designed mobile apps that people want to use
Provide support and development of software tools and procedures to extend and enhance the core production pipeline
Work with multiple departments, including Product, Design, Delivery, Editorial and Engineering to implement CNN Digital consumer experience solutions and apps
Assist with troubleshooting production problems, root cause analysis, and debugging
Development and maintenance of existing production systems supporting CNN’s digital ecosystem
Mentor more junior developers
Ensure software development follows industry best practices, policies and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in computer science (or equivalent)
Demonstrated advanced understanding of troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, application design, solution development, human factors/usability design, and implementation of projects for major business units or the enterprise
Strong foundation in programming fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms
Ability to develop new and innovative applications as well as maintaining existing code
Demonstrated full-mobile stack development experience with mobile native clients, SDKs, and APIs (Swift/Objective-C, SwiftUI, iOS platform)
Demonstrated expert knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and architecture, specifically experience architecting performant, scalable, and secure mobile apps
Hands-on experience with mobile DevOps CI/CD tools and implementing best practices, including automation of deployment, code signing tools and automated tests
Preferred familiarity with Git and Bitrise
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical cross-functional teams
Experience building flexible software architecture to accommodate shifting business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career defining opportunities
Thoughtfully curated benefits
Tools to explore and grow

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Hard Skills & Tools

mobile app developmenttroubleshootingroot cause analysisapplication designsolution developmentdata structuresalgorithmsfull-mobile stack developmentSwiftObjective-C

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

BS in computer scienceMS in computer science