Lead 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.Location: On-site - New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft. LauderdaleOverviewYou'll own the technical direction of Paramount's Smart TV applications across Samsung Tizen, LG webOS,and other CTV platforms. These apps run on web-based runtimes with tight memory budgets, limited CPU, andhardware that varies by model year and price point. You know these constraints and you know how to buildReact applications that perform within them.You'll lead a team of engineers, write code alongside them, and set the standard for how the team builds. You'llcoordinate with central video engineering, external platform partners, and Product/Design to ship features thatwork on the biggest screen in the house.ResponsibilitiesSet technical direction for Paramount's Smart TV applications. Choose the patterns, own the architecture, make decisions the team can followBuild and maintain application components using React and TypeScript. This is a hands-on role. You ship codeLead a team of Smart TV engineers. Run code reviews, pair on hard problems, give feedback that raises the barArchitect around CTV platform constraints: web runtime limitations, memory ceilings, rendering performance on low-end hardware, and platform certification requirements for Tizen, webOS, and other targetsShip real-time personalization features on Smart TV applications — personalized recommendations, dynamic artwork, and ad engagement experiences built for CTV constraintsCollaborate with central video engineering teams to integrate and optimize video players across platformsWork with external platform partners (Samsung, LG, and others) to develop, debug, and certify applicationsPlan and prioritize technical work. Scope projects, surface risks before they block the team, keep releases on trackWrite architecture docs, RFCs, and technical guides. Make decisions visible so the team doesn't have to guessImprove CI/CD pipelines, testing infrastructure, and build tooling for multi-platform Smart TV deploymentsUse AI development tools to move faster. Show the team what works and help them adopt itRequired Qualifications8+ years writing software3+ years building Smart TV or CTV applications on web-based platforms (Tizen, webOS, or similar)2+ years leading a team or serving as a technical leadBS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experienceReact and TypeScript at a level where you can design component architectures, not just use themState management with Redux and RTK. You've made decisions about store shape, middleware, and selector performance that held up at scaleClient-side routing patterns (React Router or equivalent)Front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, modern JavaScript. You can debug layout and rendering issues on a TV runtime without guessingYou've taken features from concept through delivery on CTV platforms, including certification and deploymentCI/CD environments with DevOps and SRE principlesRESTful API integration and data handlingPerformance profiling and optimization on resource-constrained devices. You know how to measure, not just improveYou write and speak about technical decisions in a way that helps people act on themYou use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) and can point to specific ways they've changed how you workDesired QualificationsExperience with multiple CTV platforms (Tizen, webOS, Vizio, Xbox, PlayStation, or others)You've built or maintained cross-platform CTV codebases that share React code across Tizen, webOS, and other targetsBrowser internals knowledge: rendering pipelines, compositing, layout thrashing, and how these behave on TV runtimes vs. desktop browsersVideo player integration experience (Shaka, hls.js, or native platform players)You've rendered personalized or dynamically served content on memory-constrained CTV hardwareYou've worked with real-time event pipelines or recommendation APIs on client applicationsObservability tools: Conviva, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry, or similarExperience working in Agile frameworks across distributed teams and time zonesRapid proof-of-concept experience. You've built throwaway prototypes to answer hard questions fastYou've introduced AI tools to a team and helped them stick. Not a demo. Actual adoptionYou care about UX enough to push back on Product and Design when something isn't right for the 10-foot experienceYou say "I don't know" when you don't knowWhat Good Looks LikeYour team ships on time because you scoped the work correctly, not because anyone worked weekendsEngineers on your team grow. They take on harder problems this quarter than last quarter. You can name what changedYou open a Smart TV app codebase you've never seen, connect a Tizen emulator, and start diagnosing a rendering issue the same afternoonYou know which React patterns cause jank on a 2020-era LG TV and which ones don't. You've written it down so the team knows tooWhen a certification submission fails, you read the rejection, fix the issue, and update the team's checklist so it doesn't happen againYou manage the relationship with platform partners. Samsung and LG engineers know your name and trust your team's submissionsYou write architecture decisions down. Six months later, a new engineer reads one and understands why you chose what you choseYou push back when a plan has gaps. You suggest a better one. You do this without making people feel smallYou treat the build pipeline, test coverage, and error monitoring like product featuresYou make the people around you better at their jobs. They'd say so if askedParamount+, 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 InformationHiring Salary Range: $157,000.00 - 200,000.00.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.What We Offer:Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefitsGenerous 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-paramountParamount 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.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.