Senior Software Engineer

Paramount Pictures
New York, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 170K

Job location

New York, United States of America

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Information Engineering
Programming Tools
Distributed Systems
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
Application Enhancement Tool
Large Language Models
Backend
Microservices

Job description

advanced AI-powered tooling and internal platforms that modernize quality engineering across the organization. This is not an "in test" role - you will be building production systems, internal platforms, and intelligent automation services that materially improve engineering efficiency. You will lead the development of AI-driven services, RAG pipelines, and automation accelerators that streamline test authoring, triage, and analysis., * Architect and implement AI-driven services, micro-platforms, and developer tools that support GQE.

  • Build and optimize RAG pipelines, embeddings systems, and LLM-powered utilities.

  • Develop intelligent automation accelerators that classify failures, detect flakiness, and recommend fixes.

  • Integrate AI capabilities into CI/CD pipelines and existing automation frameworks.

  • Partner with QE, Platform, and Data Engineering to define requirements and deliver scalable solutions.

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and propose functional applications.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of software engineering experience with robust backend expertise.
  • Proven experience building production-grade AI or ML-powered systems.
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with vector databases, embeddings, and LLM orchestration.
  • Experience integrating tools into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Competencies

  • Technical leadership within a team.
  • Strong architectural judgment and design skills.
  • Ability to break down complex problems and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Mentorship and uplift of junior engineers.

Success Metrics

  • Delivery of scalable AI tooling adopted across multiple GQE teams.
  • Measurable reduction in triage time and improved automation signal quality
  • Increased developer productivity through AI-powered tools.
  • Strong technical influence and mentorship impact

Benefits & conditions

Hiring Salary Range: $110,000.00 - 170,000.00.

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.

About the company

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., Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment . Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®.

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