Lead Software Engineer, AI

Paramount Pictures; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 156,800 - 235,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Paramount Skydance Corp. seeks a Lead Software Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise-scale AI tooling and internal platforms that transform Global Quality Engineering. You will define technical direction, lead complex initiatives, and build systems for automation, triage, and analysis at scale.

You will drive the design of internal developer tools and APIs, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Platform/Data/Playback teams to advance AI strategy and outcomes.

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.
• Full stack capability – solid frontend proficiency with React or similar frameworks for internal tooling UIs.
• Deep systems thinking and ability to design platforms used across multiple teams and brands.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker).
• Demonstrated executive team in technical strategy, platform design, and cross-functional influence.
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to drive alignment across engineering organizations.

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 and maintain full stack systems – including React-based UIs – for internal developer tooling platforms.
• Build systems that automatically evaluate failures, classify flakiness, detect patterns, and recommend fixes.
• Partner with QE executive team 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 – with a preference for Vertex AI and Gemini – that deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements.

Skills

Backend architecture

LLM integration

React frontend

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes/Docker

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer, AI Tooling & Quality Engineering Platforms

Team: Global Quality Engineering (GQE)

Location: NY, Burbank (Onsite)

Role Type: IC

Full-Time

On-Site

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 role involves 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 and maintain full stack systems – including React-based UIs – for internal developer tooling platforms.
• Build systems that automatically evaluate failures, classify flakiness, detect patterns, and recommend fixes.
• Partner with QE executive team 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 – with a preference for Vertex AI and Gemini – 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 LLM integrations and RAG pipelines.
• Full stack capability – solid frontend proficiency with React or similar frameworks for internal tooling UIs.
• Deep systems thinking and ability to design platforms used across multiple teams and brands.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker).
• Demonstrated executive team in technical strategy, platform design, and cross-functional influence.
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to drive alignment across engineering organizations.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience managing or mentoring engineers in addition to IC work.
• Hands‑on experience with Vertex AI or Gemini platforms (or comparable ML platforms such as SageMaker or Azure ML).
• Background in QE, test automation, or quality engineering platforms.
• Experience in streaming, media tech, or video platform engineering.
• Experience building internal developer tooling or micro-platform ecosystems.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $156,800.00 – $235,200.00 (applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies). Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance, PTO, and, if applicable, collective bargaining agreement. Position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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