Sr Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer on the CBS Video Engineering team you will design, develop, and maintain software to orchestrate video delivery. You will partner with engineers, product managers, and project managers to deliver new features and support streaming video for CBS News, Sports, and Entertainment. You’ll work closely with our product teams and other engineering groups throughout the company to ensure we’re fitting the best technology to the needs of the business. Additionally, you will work with operations to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and identify chances to create and implement solutions.

Your Day-to-Day:

• You will take part in all regular meetings including standups, backlog, and planning

• Be a subject matter expert on video helping to train each individual contributor

• Hands-on designing, implementing and reviewing code

• Implement large scale video workflows to meet the needs of the business

• Work with other teams to implement product initiatives related to video delivery

• Lead team initiatives and feature design meetings

• Identify and outline tickets for new features and tech debt

• Facilitate knowledge sharing with team members

• Monitor operations to troubleshoot streaming issues and identify solutions

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Qualifications:

You have –

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing maintainable, pragmatic software solutions

• 3+ years of experience in streaming video

• 3+ years of experience with streaming protocols HLS and MPEG-DASH

• 3+ years of experience with Live and VOD video workflows

• 3+ years of experience configuring encoders and packagers

• 3+ years of experience with SCTE and Server-Side Ad Stitching

• 3+ years of experience with Cloud Technologies particularly AWS and GCP

• 3+ years of working with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, NextJS

You might also have –

• Strong communication with proven ability to work well within and across teams

• Understanding of DRM - FairPlay, Widevine, or PlayReady

• Proficient with technical writing and design documentation

• Kubernetes

• Understanding of various multimedia transport protocols such as: RTP, RTMP, SRT, UDP, Zixi

• Experience with AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1, AAC video and audio codec standards

• Experience with AWS Media Services

• Knowledge of video players

• GitHub and GitHub Actions

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 155,000.00. 

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.  

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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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.