Lead Software Engineer

Paramount Pictures; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise-scale AI tooling and internal platforms that transform how Global Quality Engineering operates. This role builds foundational AI platforms, internal developer tools, and intelligent automation systems used across brands and engineering pillars.

You will define technical direction, lead complex initiatives, and drive automation, triage, and analysis at scale, while mentoring engineers and shaping a modern

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with deep backend and architectural expertise.
• Proven experience building and scaling production AI systems, including LLM integrations and RAG pipelines.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to design platforms used across multiple teams and brands.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and container orchestration.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical strategy, platform design, and cross-functional influence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive alignment across engineering organizations.
• Ability to define platform strategy and long-term architecture.
• Deep AI fluency and applicable judgment on where AI adds value.
• Strong mentorship and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect large-scale AI platforms, RAG systems, and intelligent automation services that support GQE.
• Lead the design of internal developer tools, micro-platforms, and APIs that integrate AI into core engineering workflows.
• Build systems that automatically analyze failures, classify flakiness, detect patterns, and recommend fixes.
• Partner with QE leadership to define long-term AI strategy and roadmap.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, Playback/Video Engineering, and Product.
• Mentor engineers across GQE and elevate engineering maturity through best practices and architectural guidance.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies that deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements.

Skills

Backend architecture

LLM integrations

RAG pipelines

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Cross-functional

AI fluency

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

APIs

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Burbank, CA, US, 91505 New York, NY, US, 10036

Technology

Burbank

Full-Time

On-Site

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer, AI
Tooling & Quality Engineering Platforms
Team: Global Quality Engineering (GQE)

Overview

Paramount Skydance Corp. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to architect, lead, and deliver enterprise‑scale AI tooling and internal platforms that transform how Global Quality Engineering operates. This is not an “in test” role — you will be building foundational AI platforms, internal developer tools, and intelligent automation systems used across multiple brands and engineering pillars. You will define technical direction, lead complex initiatives, and build systems that accelerate automation, triage, and analysis at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect large‑scale AI platforms, RAG systems, and intelligent automation services that support GQE.
• Lead the design of internal developer tools, micro‑platforms, and APIs that integrate AI into core engineering workflows.
• Build systems that automatically analyze failures, classify flakiness, detect patterns, and recommend fixes.
• Partner with QE leadership to define long‑term AI strategy and roadmap.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment with Platform Engineering, Data Engineering,Playback/Video Engineering, and Product.
• Mentor engineers across GQE and elevate engineering maturity through best practices and architectural guidance.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies that deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with deep backend and architectural expertise.
• Proven experience building and scaling production AI systems, including LLMintegrations and RAG pipelines.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to design platforms used across multiple teams and brands.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and container orchestration.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical strategy, platform design, and cross‑functional influence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive alignment across engineeringorganizations.
• Ability to define platform strategy and long‑term architecture.
• Deep AI fluency and applicable judgment on where AI adds value.
• Strong mentorship and influence across teams.

Success Metrics

• Enterprise‑wide adoption of AI tooling with measurable improvements in productivity and quality.
• Significant reduction in triage time, flakiness, and manual analysis through intelligent automation.
• Clear architectural direction and roadmap for AI‑enabled quality engineering.

Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $156,800.00 - 235,200.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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