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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager - Software Engineering - **Company:** CBS Corporation - **Location:** Burbank, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $265,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, AI Platforms, Kubernetes - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27899774/Senior-Manager-Software-Engineering-California-Burbank-1403 ## About the Role * 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years managing engineers or leading teams. * Strong background in backend engineering, distributed systems, or platform development. * Experience building or overseeing AI-powered systems (LLMs, RAG pipelines, embeddings, automation accelerators). * Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering production-grade internal tools or platforms. * Strong communication skills and ability to influence across engineering and product organizations. * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices., * Experience managing teams that build internal developer platforms or productivity tooling. * Familiarity with quality engineering workflows, automation frameworks, or large-scale testing systems. * Experience working in media/streaming, distributed playback systems, or device-level environments. * Prior experience partnering with Staff/Principal engineers to drive architectural strategy. Key Competencies * People Leadership - develops talent, builds proficient teams, and drives accountability. * Technical Judgment - makes sound architectural decisions and guides engineers successfully. * Strategic Thinking - aligns team execution with organizational priorities and long-term vision. * Cross-Functional Influence - builds trust and alignment across engineering, product, and QE. * Operational Excellence - ensures predictable delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement. * AI Fluency - understands where AI adds value and how to operationalize it at scale. Success Metrics * Delivery of high-impact AI tooling adopted across GQE and partner engineering teams. * Measurable improvements in automation signal quality, triage efficiency, and engineering productivity. * Strong team health, retention, and career progression across engineering levels. * Clear roadmap and predictable execution of AI platform initiatives. * Increased cross-pillar alignment and reduction of duplicated tooling or fragmented workflows. * Demonstrated uplift in engineering maturity, reliability, and operational excellence. ## Description Paramount Skydance Corp. is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of engineers building AI-powered tooling, internal platforms, and intelligent automation systems that support the Global Quality Engineering organization. This is not an "in test" role - your team will build production-grade software, AI platforms, and developer tools that transform how GQE engineers test, triage, analyze, and deliver quality at scale. You will manage a team that includes Software Engineers, Senior Engineers, Staff Engineers, and potentially a Principal Engineer. You will provide technical direction, drive execution, develop talent, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver high-impact AI capabilities across brands and engineering pillars. This role requires a blend of proficient engineering leadership, architectural judgment, people management, and the ability to drive organizational change through AI-enabled tooling., Team Leadership & People Management * Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team responsible for AI tooling and internal platforms. * Provide coaching, career development, and performance management for engineers across multiple levels. * Foster a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and continuous improvement. * Drive hiring, onboarding, and talent development to scale the team successfully. Technical Strategy & Execution * Define and execute the roadmap for AI-enabled quality engineering tools and platforms. * Partner with Principal and Staff Engineers to set architectural direction and ensure technical rigor. * Oversee delivery of AI-powered services, RAG pipelines, developer tools, and automation accelerators. * Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, observable, and aligned with enterprise engineering standards. Cross-Functional Alignment * Collaborate with QE leadership, Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, Playback/Video Engineering, and Product to identify high-value opportunities for AI tooling. * Translate organizational needs into clear technical requirements and team priorities. * Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership with clarity and precision. Operational Excellence * Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality gates for the team. * Ensure predictable delivery through effective planning, estimation, and execution. * Drive continuous improvement in development velocity, reliability, and operational maturity. * Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation as needed. ## Related Videos - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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