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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Paramount Pictures - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $186,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Quality, Code Review, Encodings, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Message Broker, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Next.js, Software Engineering, Apache Solr, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Live Streaming, Docker - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.paramount.com/talentcommunity/apply/1396654900/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * You're driven to improve code quality, developer experience, and team processes. * You take ownership from design through production and enjoy mentoring others., * BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent applicable experience. * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. * Strong experience with Java (17+) / Spring Boot and TypeScript / React / Next.js. * Experience with Python, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and CI/CD pipelines. * In-depth knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Experience with search tools like Solr and Elasticsearch. * Experience with message brokers (Kafka, GCP Pub/Sub) or cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes). Nice-to-Have * Familiarity with content management domains or media/streaming platforms. * Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices. * Experience with technical writing and design documentation. ## Description * Design and implement features, APIs, and services across our stack: Java/Spring Boot, Next.js/React, Python, Kafka/PubSub, and Solr search pipelines. * Become an expert in one or more CMS platform components or systems - and codify that expertise so AI agents can ramp on it (clear conventions, agent-readable docs). * Lead small-to-medium projects from inception to delivery, including scoping and coordination. * Identify and address complex technical issues - debugging, performance tuning, root-cause analysis. * Proactively improve development tooling, system efficiency, and reduce technical debt. * Mentor less senior engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing - including effective AI-augmented workflows. * Collaborate with partner teams to ensure seamless integrations and cohesive experiences. * Participate in on-call rotation, incident resolution, and RCAs. * Help grow the team through interviewing and onboarding new members., AI coding tools (Claude, Cursor, Gemini, Copilot) are table stakes - we provide licenses and expect daily fluency. Agents draft, you direct and review. Senior engineers here also help shape how the team uses these tools well: encoding conventions, setting review patterns for agent-generated code, and mentoring juniors on judgment. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #L1-VA1 Paramount+, 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. 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