{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ad07ecb8f181cb4ca4b3ede3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad07ecb8f181cb4ca4b3ede3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad07ecb8f181cb4ca4b3ede3","title":"Senior Software Engineer","description":"#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?\nWe’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.\n\nJob Title: Senior Software Engineer (Video) – Paramount Skydance\nLocation: Burbank, CA / New York, NY / San Francisco, CA (Onsite)\n\nAbout the Team\nThe Video Engineering team is in charge of supporting the video delivery and architecture of VOD and Live content streamed on Paramount+ and other Paramount brands. Our team is also in charge of managing services in charge of ingesting content into video cms, encoding, packaging with DRM, delivery and content distribution of premium content to millions of users every day.\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will play a key role in optimizing and streamlining our video workflows. This engineer will leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate development cycles and drive efficiency across our video pipeline. Working closely with the Video Engineering team, they will build and enhance cloud-native solutions on GCP and OCI to support the encoding, packaging, and delivery of VOD and Live content across Paramount+ and other Paramount brands. The candidate will also be in charge of building, deploying, and managing video encoding and packaging applications in the cloud, while collaborating with engineers across platforms including Desktop, OTT, and Mobile.\n\nYour Day-to-Day\nIdentify bottlenecks and optimize video workflows to improve efficiency across encoding and delivery\nIntegrate AI-powered tools into development processes to accelerate build cycles and reduce manual effort\nBuild and manage scalable cloud-native applications on OCI and GCP for video processing\nDesign, develop, and maintain microservices to support modular and scalable video platform architecture\nCollaborate with development teams on re-architecting and migrating existing monolithic systems into microservices-based cloud architectures\nMonitor and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of microservices across the video pipeline\nActively influence future innovations by staying current with the latest software engineering and video technology trends\nFoster a culture of collaboration and teamwork across the engineering organization\n\nKey Projects\nOptimize and modernize the cloud video encoding platform to improve workflow efficiency and reduce processing times\nDesign and implement microservices-based architectures to replace existing monolithic systems\nBuild and deploy AI-driven tools and automation to accelerate development and streamline video operations\nDevelop and scale cloud-native video transcoding solutions on GCP and OCI\n\nQualifications\n7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer\n5+ years working with programming languages such as Golang, Java, Python\nExperience leveraging AI-powered tools for software development, including prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor, and working with large language models such as Anthropic Claude\n3+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures\n3+ years working with Cloud/SaaS services such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Google Cloud\nBS/MS Degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent experience\n\nAdditional Qualifications\nExperience with container technology and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices\nExperience with technical writing and design documentation\nMaster's Degree in Computer Science or a similar, related field\nExperience with video codecs and protocols such as H.264, HEVC, AV1, HLS, RTMP\n\nParamount+, 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.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n\nHiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 170,000.00.\n\nThe 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.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nAttractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits\nGenerous paid time off.\nAn exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.\nOpportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.\nUnique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.\nExplore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount\n\nParamount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.\n\nAt 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.\n\nIf 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. 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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.\n\nJob Title: Senior Software Engineer (Video) – Paramount Skydance\nLocation: Burbank, CA / New York, NY / San Francisco, CA (Onsite)\n\nAbout the Team\nThe Video Engineering team is in charge of supporting the video delivery and architecture of VOD and Live content streamed on Paramount+ and other Paramount brands. Our team is also in charge of managing services in charge of ingesting content into video cms, encoding, packaging with DRM, delivery and content distribution of premium content to millions of users every day.\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will play a key role in optimizing and streamlining our video workflows. This engineer will leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate development cycles and drive efficiency across our video pipeline. Working closely with the Video Engineering team, they will build and enhance cloud-native solutions on GCP and OCI to support the encoding, packaging, and delivery of VOD and Live content across Paramount+ and other Paramount brands. The candidate will also be in charge of building, deploying, and managing video encoding and packaging applications in the cloud, while collaborating with engineers across platforms including Desktop, OTT, and Mobile.\n\nYour Day-to-Day\nIdentify bottlenecks and optimize video workflows to improve efficiency across encoding and delivery\nIntegrate AI-powered tools into development processes to accelerate build cycles and reduce manual effort\nBuild and manage scalable cloud-native applications on OCI and GCP for video processing\nDesign, develop, and maintain microservices to support modular and scalable video platform architecture\nCollaborate with development teams on re-architecting and migrating existing monolithic systems into microservices-based cloud architectures\nMonitor and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of microservices across the video pipeline\nActively influence future innovations by staying current with the latest software engineering and video technology trends\nFoster a culture of collaboration and teamwork across the engineering organization\n\nKey Projects\nOptimize and modernize the cloud video encoding platform to improve workflow efficiency and reduce processing times\nDesign and implement microservices-based architectures to replace existing monolithic systems\nBuild and deploy AI-driven tools and automation to accelerate development and streamline video operations\nDevelop and scale cloud-native video transcoding solutions on GCP and OCI\n\nQualifications\n7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer\n5+ years working with programming languages such as Golang, Java, Python\nExperience leveraging AI-powered tools for software development, including prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor, and working with large language models such as Anthropic Claude\n3+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures\n3+ years working with Cloud/SaaS services such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Google Cloud\nBS/MS Degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent experience\n\nAdditional Qualifications\nExperience with container technology and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices\nExperience with technical writing and design documentation\nMaster's Degree in Computer Science or a similar, related field\nExperience with video codecs and protocols such as H.264, HEVC, AV1, HLS, RTMP\n\nParamount+, 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. 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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.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n\nHiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 170,000.00.\n\nThe 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.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nAttractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits\nGenerous paid time off.\nAn exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.\nOpportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.\nUnique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.\nExplore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount\n\nParamount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.\n\nAt 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. 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