Senior Software Engineer, Video Delivery, CDN Orchestration

Paramount Pictures; New York (NY); Remote; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Video Delivery and CDN Orchestration. This fully remote role focuses on developing next-generation multi-CDN orchestration products, enhancing live events and VOD brands. The ideal candidate will possess strong Python skills, experience with distributed systems, and a collaborative problem-solving approach. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality streaming experiences, where your contributions will drive innovation and excellence in the industry.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401(k)

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Expertise in modern Python development and async patterns.
• Experience with unit testing and SQL query writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, modular Python code.
• Design and implement APIs for data integration.

Skills

Python

Async Programming

SQL

Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

FastAPI

Celery

Terraform

Job description

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Senior Software Engineer, Video Delivery, CDN Orchestration

42806

New York, NY, US, 10036

Technology

New York

Full-Time

Fully Remote

We are seeking an expert Python developer to work within the Video Delivery and Experience squad, specializing in multi-CDN configuration, orchestration, traffic steering, and observability. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in modern Python, experience with distributed systems and async processing, familiarity with cloud environments, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Exposure to CDN or streaming video is a plus. The work involves developing next-generation multi-CDN orchestration products to support live events and enhance our VOD brands like Paramount+ and marquee brands like CBS News and CBS Sports.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain high-quality, modular Python code.
2. Design and implement APIs for data integration and propagation, handling failures gracefully.
3. Write, review, and maintain PRs, ensuring code quality and best practices.
4. Build observable systems with effective logging, monitoring, and alerting.

Required Technical Skills

• Expertise in maintainable, modern Python code.
• Understanding of async Python patterns, including asyncio, threading, and multiprocessing; knowledge of Celery is a plus.
• Proficiency with Python annotations, type hints, and module structuring.
• Experience with unit testing using pytest.
• Knowledge of fundamental development concepts like locking, mutability, and scoping.
• Ability to write and understand SQL queries.
• Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and subnets.

Tooling & Ecosystem

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or OCI.
• Experience building REST APIs, preferably with FastAPI and Celery.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of Go or Rust.
• Understanding of CDN or MultiCDN architectures.
• Knowledge of ABR streaming concepts.
• Experience with observable systems, log aggregation, metrics, and ETL processes.
• API orchestration experience in multi-CDN environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
• Experience designing fault-tolerant distributed systems.

Paramount+ is a leading streaming service offering live sports, news, and entertainment from renowned brands. The role offers a salary range of $124,000 to $170,000, with benefits including health coverage, 401(k), bonuses, and more. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans.