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.
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Programmatic Specialist
Position: Programmatic Specialist
Location: Pune
Department: Programmatic & Data Team
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SSP, ad server, and programmatic integrations, ensuring smooth functionality.
- Troubleshoot oRTB deal performance, ad-serving issues, and VAST errors.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and trafficking teams to optimize integrations.
- Use debugging tools like Charles Proxy, Wireshark, and browser dev tools for troubleshooting.
- Document integration processes, create best practices, and recommend improvements.
Qualifications
- 4+ years in ad-tech integrations, programmatic advertising, or ad operations.
- Experience with FreeWheel, SSPs, DSPs, and ad server configurations.
- Strong understanding of oRTB, VAST/VPAID, API integrations, and data flow.
- Hands-on experience with debugging tools and troubleshooting ad-serving issues.
Preferred:
- Experience in streaming/OTT advertising.
- Knowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on programmatic operations.
- Familiarity with Google Ad Manager, Xandr, or similar ad platforms.
This is a high-impact role in a fast-growing digital advertising space. If you thrive on technical problem-solving and innovation, apply now!
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in programmatic advertising.
- Hands-on experience with Charles Proxy, Wireshark, and XML debugging.
- Strong understanding of SSP integrations, API configurations, and ad delivery troubleshooting.
- Ability to collaborate with trafficking teams and external partners to resolve technical issues.
- Passion for programmatic technology and continuous process improvement.
If you are passionate about programmatic advertising and have a problem-solving mindset, apply now.
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.
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