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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer (Video) - **Company:** Paramount Pictures - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $186,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Encodings, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), DevOps, Programming Tools, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Transcoding, Video Codec, Video Editing, Video Encoding, Google Cloud, Application Enhancement Tool, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Video Streaming, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.paramount.com/talentcommunity/apply/1387544200/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer * 5+ years with programming languages including Golang, Java, or Python * Experience with AI-powered development tools, including prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Cursor), and LLMs (e.g. Anthropic Claude) * 3+ years designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures * 3+ years working with Cloud/SaaS services such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * BS/MS in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience Preferred * Experience with container technology and orchestration - Docker, Kubernetes * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * Strong technical writing and design documentation skills * Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field * Experience with video codecs and protocols - H.264, HEVC, AV1, HLS, RTMP ## Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to optimize and streamline 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, you will build and enhance cloud-native solutions on GCP and OCI to support the encoding, packaging, and delivery of VOD and Live content - while collaborating with engineers across Desktop, OTT, and Mobile platforms., * Identify bottlenecks and optimize video workflows to improve efficiency across encoding and delivery * Integrate AI-powered tools into development processes to accelerate build cycles and reduce manual effort * Build and manage scalable cloud-native applications on OCI and GCP for video processing * Design, develop, and maintain microservices to support modular and scalable video platform architecture * Collaborate on re-architecting and migrating existing monolithic systems into microservices-based cloud architectures * Monitor and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of microservices across the video pipeline * Stay current with the latest software engineering and video technology trends to actively influence future innovations * Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork across the engineering organization Key Projects * Optimize and modernize the cloud video encoding platform to improve workflow efficiency and reduce processing times * Design and implement microservices-based architectures to replace existing monolithic systems * Build and deploy AI-driven tools and automation to accelerate development and streamline video operations * Develop and scale cloud-native video transcoding solutions on GCP and OCI ## Related Videos - [AI vs Recruiters and Applicants, Turmoil in the Games Industry, What to Put on a CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1363-ai-vs-recruiters-and-applicants-turmoil-in-the-games-industry-what-to-put-on-a-cv) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)