Senior Software Engineer

Paramount Pictures; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Generous paid time off

On-site and virtual engagement events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

Paramount Streaming Technology & Engineering is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the CMS platform. You will design scalable CMS services and mentor engineers, shipping high-quality code across Java/Spring Boot, TypeScript/React, Next.js, Python, and search workflows.

You will lead projects, improve tooling, and collaborate cross-team while supporting on-call responsibilities and onboarding new engineers.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent applicable experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Java (17+) / Spring Boot and TypeScript / React / Next.js.
• Experience with Python, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and CI/CD pipelines.
• In-depth knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Solr/Elasticsearch experience.
• Preferred: Kafka / Pub/Sub or cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), Docker, Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features, APIs, and services across our stack: Java/Spring Boot, Next.js/React, Python, Kafka/PubSub, and Solr search pipelines.
• Become an expert in one or more CMS platform components or systems and codify that expertise for AI agents.
• Lead small-to-medium projects from inception to delivery, including scoping and coordination.
• Identify and address complex technical issues — debugging, performance tuning, root-cause analysis.
• Proactively improve development tooling, system efficiency, and reduce technical debt.
• Mentor less senior engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing — including AI-assisted workflows.
• Collaborate with partner teams to ensure seamless integrations and cohesive experiences.
• Participate in on-call rotation, incident resolution, and RCAs.
• Help grow the team through interviewing and onboarding new members.

Skills

Java (17+)

Spring Boot

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

CI/CD

Algorithms

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Solr

Elasticsearch

Kafka

Pub/Sub

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

AWS

Job description

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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.

Senior Software Engineer, CMS Platform

Paramount Streaming Technology & Engineering

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, CMS to design and deliver scalable services at Paramount Streaming. You will become an expert in core components of our content management platform, lead small-to-medium projects, and mentor other engineers — shipping high-quality code across a polyglot stack powering Paramount+, Pluto TV, and CBS.com.

Motivational Fit

• You want to go deep — mastering a system and becoming the person others turn to.
• You’re driven to improve code quality, developer experience, and team processes.
• You take ownership from design through production and enjoy mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features, APIs, and services across our stack: Java/Spring Boot, Next.js/React, Python, Kafka/PubSub, and Solr search pipelines.
• Become an expert in one or more CMS platform components or systems — and codify that expertise so AI agents can ramp on it (clear conventions, agent-readable docs).
• Lead small-to-medium projects from inception to delivery, including scoping and coordination.
• Identify and address complex technical issues — debugging, performance tuning, root-cause analysis.
• Proactively improve development tooling, system efficiency, and reduce technical debt.
• Mentor less senior engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing — including effective AI-augmented workflows.
• Collaborate with partner teams to ensure seamless integrations and cohesive experiences.
• Participate in on‑call rotation, incident resolution, and RCAs.
• Help grow the team through interviewing and onboarding new members.

Qualifications

Required

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent applicable experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Java (17+) / Spring Boot and TypeScript / React / Next.js.
• Experience with Python, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and CI/CD pipelines.
• In-depth knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with search tools like Solr and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, GCP Pub/Sub) or cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with content management domains or media/streaming platforms.
• Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with technical writing and design documentation.

How We Work

AI coding tools (Claude, Cursor, Gemini, Copilot) are table stakes — we provide licenses and expect daily fluency. Agents draft, you direct and review. Senior engineers here also help shape how the team uses these tools well: encoding conventions, setting review patterns for agent-generated code, and mentoring juniors on judgment.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 186,000.00.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.