Senior Software Engineer

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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.

Job Title:Senior Software Engineer, CMS Platform - Paramount Streaming 
Department: Technology & Engineering
Location: Burbank, CA / New York, NYC / San Francisco- Onsite

About the Role

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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 — 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 engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing — including 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.

#L1-VA1

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 170,000.00. 

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.   

• 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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