[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Warner Bros. Discovery jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/warner-bros-discovery/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Warner Bros. Discovery · New York, NY # Director, Digital AdTech Engineering New York, United States of America Full-time Director $177,170.00 - $329,030.00 Executive & Management Listed on Warner Bros. Discovery’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Warner Bros. Discovery’s careers site →](https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/job/WAMEGLOBALR000106045EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Director-Digital-AdTech-Engineering) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Warner Bros. Discovery](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/warner-bros-discovery/) / Director, Digital AdTech Engineering ## Job description 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 Director, Linear Systems leads the design, delivery, and modernization of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Linear advertising platforms within the Converged Advertising and Linear Systems organization. This role is responsible for ensuring that linear ad-tech solutions — spanning planning, forecasting, order management, trafficking, and yield optimization — are scalable, reliable, and fully integrated with converged linear and digital workflows. Acting as a senior technical and delivery leader, the Director partners closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering to translate business needs into durable system architectures. This role plays a critical part in modernizing legacy linear systems, improving operational efficiency, and enabling revenue growth across WBD’s global ad sales ecosystem.. ### Your Role Accountabilities Linear Systems Architecture & Platform Ownership Own the architecture and technical direction of WBD’s Linear advertising systems. Ensure interoperability across linear planning, forecasting, trafficking, billing, and reporting platforms. Define system roadmaps that balance stability, performance, and modernization. Delivery Leadership & System Integration Lead teams responsible for delivering and operating business-critical linear ad-tech systems. Oversee integrations between linear platforms and converged digital, identity, data, and sales systems. Ensure high availability, operational excellence, and predictable delivery outcomes. Platform Modernization & Technical Excellence (20%) Drive the evolution of legacy linear systems toward converged, agentic-driven, and cloud-enabled architectures. Implement standards for observability, security, compliance, and cost management. Reduce technical debt while maintaining continuity for revenue-critical workflows. Stakeholder Partnership & Business Alignment Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations to align system capabilities with revenue and market priorities. Serve as a senior technical advisor in leadership discussions related to linear monetization and system investment. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive and non-technical audiences. ### Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline required; advanced certifications in cloud/architecture preferred. ### Leadership 15+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering or platform delivery, with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles. ### Linear Ad-Tech Expertise Strong understanding of linear advertising systems including planning, order management, trafficking, forecasting, yield, and reporting. ### Architecture & Platforms Experience designing and operating large-scale, high-availability systems; cloud and API experience strongly preferred. ### Modernization Proven track record modernizing legacy systems while supporting active business operations. ### Leadership & Influence Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence outcomes across Product, Sales, Finance, and Engineering. 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. 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 accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. ### Pay Range $177,170.00 - $329,030.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 101 days - Location: New York, United States of America - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $177,170.00 - $329,030.00[Apply on Warner Bros. Discovery’s careers site →](https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/job/WAMEGLOBALR000106045EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Director-Digital-AdTech-Engineering) ## More jobs at Warner Bros. 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