Engineer, Network Automation
Warner Bros Discovery · Hyderabad, India · Technology
About this role
Warner Bros Discovery is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Hyderabad, India. The posting calls out experience with Python, Terraform, Ansible, Git.
- Role
- Principal Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Department
- Technology
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
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Job description
from Warner Bros Discovery careersWelcome 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 Network Automation Engineer role will be responsible for working with the Operations and Engineering Teams around the support and strategic improvement of the global network platform using programming and automation tools to streamline network operation. The individual will be evaluating processes regularly to ensure expected outcomes are achieved in the most efficient way along with identifying service improvements and document those improvements to help ensure standards and processes are followed.
Your Role Accountabilities:
OPERATIONS/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Effectively develop and support all WBD network automation and scripting infrastructure and services 24*7 by responding to and resolving all requests and trouble tickets within the stipulated SLA time
Clearly understand network automation needs across the global network team by partnering with team members to identify new automation capabilities and areas for process improvement
Ability to prioritize work based on business criticalities and also be flexible to work on ad hoc tasks as assigned by the manager
Fully understand and adhere to the team’s network standards and procedures both in technical and functional areas
Maintain positive relationships with all user communities, peers and the management team
Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications & Experiences:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or similar
2 - 5 years of experience in network automation engineering in an enterprise network production environment
Additional years of experience in network engineering, network operations or similar roles preferred
Intermediate knowledge and experience using Terraform and or GitHub Actions to write IaC
Modern scripting skills are required - Python preferred
Experience with IT automation tools required - Ansible preferred
Process oriented engineer with strong execution and follow-through skills
Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize self
Strong and consistent customer service and communication skills
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Strong team member with self-motivation and desires to improve the infrastructure
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Must participate in an on-call rotation for out of hours support
Minimal travel anticipated for this position
Must have the legal right to work in India
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, 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 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.