Senior Agentic AI Software Engineer

#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.

• Deploy agentic workflows and MCP-enabled tools to bridge legacy APIs with modern application services.
• Use agentic AI tools and MCP to automate boilerplate, refactoring, and the porting of legacy systems to an Angular front end backed by Python, .NET, or Node.js, leveraging native cloud services where appropriate.
• Transform natural-language requirements and user stories into executable specifications, intent-based tasks, and acceptance criteria while automatically generating supporting documentation, diagrams, and impact analyses.
• Use high-speed AI iteration to explore multiple architectural directions in parallel, shifting from concept to draft PR with minimal overhead.
• Implement AI-driven testing agents for unit, integration, and property-based tests.
• Lead human-in-the-loop reviews of AI-generated commits while keeping architectural integrity, security guardrails, and compliance front and center.
• Curate codebase context, including indexing, agent rules, and MCP servers, and optimize developer-facing AI tools to minimize token usage and latency while maximizing generation accuracy.
• Apply OWASP standards and additional security practices related to data and IP protection, encryption, secure key storage and rotation, and defense against internal and external threats.
• Estimate effort and milestones using AI-assisted planning.
• Translate delivery metrics into status updates that executive stakeholders can act on.

• 5+ years of enterprise software development experience, including deep experience with .NET, Python, or Node.js in a business-critical setting.
• 3+ years of experience with Angular and TypeScript.
• Proven hands-on experience using AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot agent mode, and/or Claude Code on real production codebases, with clear discipline around review, testing, and code ownership.
• Working knowledge of MCP for integrating AI tools with local and remote data sources.
• Ability to translate complex technical and AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders and executive management.

• Proven experience with Azure AI Services, AWS Bedrock AgentCore, Google Vertex AI Agent Builder, or similar agent frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with database modeling, storage, and retrieval using SQL and/or NoSQL, including writing and maintaining complex queries.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent build and release pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of system prompts, chain-of-thought prompting, planning and agent modes, and “rules” files used to govern AI behavior.
• Experience specifically migrating systems using agentic AI.

• Active contributions to open-source AI projects or frameworks.
• Advanced certifications in Azure AI or cloud architecture.
• Experience with RPA tools such as Automation Anywhere, UiPath, or similar enterprise automation platforms.
• Experience with batch scheduling, queuing, or integration technologies.
• Experience with multi-region or multi-zone cloud configurations.
• Experience with multi-agent systems, orchestration, or RAG workflows.
• Experience with application telemetry and observability.
• A background in media technology.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 186,000.00. 

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.  

• 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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