Senior Software Engineer

Paramount+; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance program

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

A leading entertainment company located in California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. You will be responsible for designing and building robust backend systems while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software development, strong expertise in languages like Java and Python, and familiarity with cloud technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience is required.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools for software development.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS).

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend systems/services for high performance.
• Develop backend APIs and implement system instrumentation.
• Mentor junior engineers on the Content API team.

Skills

Professional software development expertise

Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals

Experience with backend technologies (Java, GraphQL, REST APIs)

Experience with cloud-native technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

Java

Python

Spring Framework

Linux

Job description

#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 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 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.

In This Role You’ll:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to become one of the core contributors that helps power the backend services for Paramount+. We’re a team that values software that exemplifies simplicity of design, maintainability, extensibility, and foundational robustness. The right candidate is able to work in a dynamic environment and has a solid comprehension of cutting‑edge languages and technologies. As a senior team member, you’ll drive the development of major features, define the technical vision for your work, and mentor engineers by sharing your expertise to elevate the entire team. You will work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend content API to deliver features.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, build, and support high performance, scalable, and innovative backend systems/services.
• Develop backend APIs, implement system instrumentation, and provide documentation.
• Work closely with other engineers and product management teams to meet fixed deadlines.
• Work in all phases of a rapid product development lifecycle.
• Ensure consistent adherence to engineering standards across the team.
• Develop technical & domain expertise and apply to solve product challenges.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability with evolving architecture and tech stack.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers on the Content API team.

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

• 5+ years of professional software development expertise.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred), or equivalent years of experience.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with common backend technologies such as Java, GraphQL, REST APIs and microservice architectures.
• Experience with architecture and delivery of high volume, cached, fault tolerant, multi-threaded scalable systems.
• Experience with Java, Linux, Python, Spring Framework, search technologies, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub, Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent) to support software development, debugging, and code optimization.

Bonus Skills:

• Demonstrates curiosity about emerging and unfamiliar technologies, customer needs, and product vision; actively seeks diverse perspectives and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships with cross‑functional teams through clear and effective communication.
• Takes a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to problem‑solving, carefully weighing tradeoffs and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
• Proven track record of architecting, building, and operating highly available, fault‑tolerant, and high‑performance distributed systems.
• Hands‑on experience with AI/ML technologies is a plus.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 170,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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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