Principal Software Engineer

#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.

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer who’s passionate about streaming video technology down to the MP4 atom level. You’re an expert in Go, cloud-based scalable infrastructure, and modern design principles. You’ll lead and deliver complex projects, mentor engineers, and build high-performance services that power low-latency, high-throughput environments! Scalability, reliability, and observability are at the core of everything we build!

Role Overview:

• Experience writing specifications and technical documents, including reviewing them with partners and revising as appropriate.
• Work well with partners across the organization, including at the specification phase.
• Must be strong at carrying a project from inception through specification and spec-reviews all the way through to release and initial post-release monitoring.
• Must be a domain expert on, and able to explain the differences of:
• Fragmented and non-fragmented MP4 files
• Transport Stream vs CMAF
• HLS vs DASH and manifests in general
• Various DRM Technologies including Widevine/Fairplay/PlayReady and how they work
• SSAI, CSAI and DAI.
• Conversant on optimizing streaming video delivery for the target device
• Full comprehension of networking, distributed systems and IaC, including TCP/IP networking, DNS, TerraForm, Kubernetes and Docker.
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years professional software development experience.
• Expert in Go, including multi-threading, memory management and context handling.
• Strong in SQL-based databases.
• Experience integrating FFMPEG into products and workflows.
• Open-Source development experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or a related field, or relevant years of experience
• Transparent Open-source repositories of some of your projects/code
• Recorded public speaking at conferences such as Demuxed, Mile High Video, IBC, NAB or other technical conferences.

#LI-AD1 

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: $176,800.00 - 225,000.00. 

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.  

• 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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