Senior Software Engineer, CMS

CBS Sports; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

CBS Sports Digital is seeking a Senior Front End Engineer to help build web experiences for CBSSports.com and apps. You will own front-end quality, performance, and scalable components in close collaboration with design and product teams.

You will ship production-grade features using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, focus on Core Web Vitals, and mentor peers while contributing to monorepo workflows and robust testing practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade web applications with React and Next.js.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript, including asynchronous programming, generics, strict typing, and modern ES6+ features.
• Deep knowledge of HTML and CSS, including responsive layout, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of browser behavior, rendering, and front-end performance (e.g., Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, code splitting).
• Experience consuming APIs (REST and GraphQL), including Apollo Client.
• Experience with monorepo tooling and workflows (e.g., Turborepo, Nx), including shared packages and task pipelines.
• Experience with component libraries or design systems and with testing front-end code (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Working knowledge of Node.js for server-side rendering and API layers.
• Strong debugging and performance troubleshooting skills, including monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, OpenTelemetry).
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Passion for sports and a dedication to creating exceptional fan experiences.

Responsibilities

• Build Front-End Features: Design and ship production-grade features for web using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, from prototype through launch.
• Own Performance: Improve and protect Core Web Vitals through rendering strategy, code splitting, lazy loading, and image and asset optimization.
• Contribute to Standards: Build and evolve reusable components and shared patterns that scale across the organization.
• Collaborate and Prototype: Work with design and product to quickly design, develop, and test solutions to key business challenges.
• Raise the Bar on Code Quality: Review code for style, testability, accessibility, and efficiency, and mentor engineers on front-end best practices.
• Type Safety: Contribute to TypeScript standards (strict mode, shared types, codegen) so our codebases stay maintainable and refactor-safe.
• Monorepo Workflows: Use and contribute to monorepo tooling to support build, test, and deploy across web applications.
• Operational Excellence: Build with reliability in mind, including testing, front-end monitoring and alerting.
• Document: Contribute clear documentation and diagrams to help onboard other engineers.
• Use AI Tools: Use AI development tools to speed up your workflow and share what works with the team.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

REST/GraphQL

Apollo Client

Node.js

Web performance

Cross-browser

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Turborepo

Nx

Monorepo tooling

Testing libraries

New Relic

OpenTelemetry

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, and we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is…YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team that values authenticity and embraces inclusion for all. We are searching for individuals 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. You fuel our culture of purpose, passion, and collaboration. We’re in this together.

Senior Software Engineer, Front End – CBS Sports Digital

Req: 45930 | Department: CBS Sports.com Technology | Type: Full-Time, On-Site | Locations: Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY; Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Role

Join CBS Sports Digital and help build the web experiences that millions of sports fans use every day across CBSSports.com and our apps. We are looking for a Senior Front End Engineer to join our Content Management team, a small engineering group that partners closely with design and product to turn ideas into fast, accessible, production-grade fan experiences.

You will own the quality of what fans see and feel: how fast pages load, how components behave, and how reliably we ship. Candidates with Lead-level scope are also encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do

• Build Front-End Features: Design and ship production-grade features for web using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, from prototype through launch.
• Own Performance: Improve and protect Core Web Vitals through rendering strategy, code splitting, lazy loading, and image and asset optimization.
• Contribute to Standards: Build and evolve reusable components and shared patterns that scale across the organization.
• Collaborate and Prototype: Work with design and product to quickly design, develop, and test solutions to key business challenges.
• Raise the Bar on Code Quality: Review code for style, testability, accessibility, and efficiency, and mentor engineers on front-end best practices.
• Type Safety: Contribute to TypeScript standards (strict mode, shared types, codegen) so our codebases stay maintainable and refactor-safe.
• Monorepo Workflows: Use and contribute to monorepo tooling (e.g., Turborepo, Nx) to support build, test, and deploy across web applications.
• Operational Excellence: Build with reliability in mind, including testing, front-end monitoring and alerting.
• Document: Contribute clear documentation and diagrams to help onboard other engineers.
• Use AI Tools: Use AI development tools to speed up your workflow and share what works with the team.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade web applications with React and Next.js.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript, including asynchronous programming, generics, strict typing, and modern ES6+ features.
• Deep knowledge of HTML and CSS, including responsive layout, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of browser behavior, rendering, and front-end performance (e.g., Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, code splitting).
• Experience consuming APIs (REST and GraphQL), including Apollo Client.
• Experience with monorepo tooling and workflows (e.g., Turborepo, Nx), including shared packages and task pipelines.
• Experience with component libraries or design systems and with testing front-end code (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Working knowledge of Node.js for server-side rendering and API layers.
• Strong debugging and performance troubleshooting skills, including monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, OpenTelemetry).
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Passion for sports and a dedication to creating exceptional fan experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple styling approaches (StyleX, CSS Modules, SASS, CSS-in-JS) and design tokens.
• Exposure to CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, or Magento.
• Experience with AI development tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.) and with setting up guardrails (rules, commands, skills, sub-agents) to keep AI-generated code clean and production-ready.
• Familiarity with Generative AI and RAG concepts, or experience building AI-powered features.
• Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and familiarity with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with caching (Redis, Memcached) and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, OCI).

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters® PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League , Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

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

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