Careful of austerity measures
Careful of austerity measures
Not much overtime, sensitive HR, decent pay.
While I was there under Zaslav towards the end of 2023, the budget was really tight in all aspects. Don’t expect to travel, see raises without fighting very hard, and don’t expect innovation.
It’s treading water. Layoffs are common, quiet, and disruptive.
In the transition from WarnerMedia to WBD, much of the tech spirit was lost in favor of media. That side of the business now feels secondary. It demotivates everyone in that sphere.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Interview Experiences
Senior Software Engineer
The interview process felt disorganized, with rounds happening in an unusual order. It started with an initial discussion with a senior manager, followed by an operational excellence round, then system design, and finally the coding round.
Senior Software Engineer
First two questions on Data Structures are asked. Usually, the questions are medium-level from LeetCode. In the next round, one question on system design is asked, followed by a final discussion with the hiring manager.
Senior Software Engineer
1. Inefficient Process: After clearing the coding round, I was scheduled for three additional rounds. Instead of conducting them based on performance progression, all were scheduled upfront, consuming a significant amount of time. 2. Lack of Transp
Senior Software Engineer
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 11, 2025The interview process felt disorganized, with rounds happening in an unusual order. It started with an initial discussion with a senior manager, followed by an operational excellence round, then system design, and finally the coding round.
Senior Software Engineer
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 4, 2025First two questions on Data Structures are asked. Usually, the questions are medium-level from LeetCode. In the next round, one question on system design is asked, followed by a final discussion with the hiring manager.
Senior Software Engineer
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 1, 20251. Inefficient Process: After clearing the coding round, I was scheduled for three additional rounds. Instead of conducting them based on performance progression, all were scheduled upfront, consuming a significant amount of time. 2. Lack of Transp
