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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Web - **Company:** Paramount Pictures - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,800.0 - $235,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Confluence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Cursor, DevOps, Programming Tools, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Object-Oriented Software Development, E2e Testing, Microsoft Copilot, Next.js, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Performance Optimization, Web Usability, Datadog, Application Enhancement Tool, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Build Management, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), Webpack, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Claude, New Relic (SaaS), Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.paramount.com/talentcommunity/apply/1384671000/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in web application development * 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or lead engineer role * BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent applicable experience * Deep knowledge of web application development, best practices, and modern frontend architecture * Deep knowledge of Object Oriented Programming and Design, data structures, and algorithms * Expert-level JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, Sass, HTML * Strong experience building production applications with React (including SSR) and Next.js or similar frameworks * Solid understanding of GraphQL - schema design, resolvers, federation * Familiarity with monorepo tooling (pnpm workspaces, Turborepo or equivalent) * Deep understanding of web performance, browser rendering, Core Web Vitals, and the critical rendering path * Experience with Webpack, Rspack, and/or Turbopack * Strong testing discipline - Jest, Cypress, or equivalent * Good understanding of HTTP protocol and caching layers * Solid knowledge of the HTML DOM and Event APIs * Demonstrated ability to lead engineers, make architectural decisions, and communicate design concepts clearly - in writing, design reviews, and real-time discussions with engineers at all levels * Experience using modern AI agents and tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to improve personal and team productivity Additional Qualifications: * Familiarity with micro-frontend architectures, multi-zones, or platform/design system integration * Experience with microservices and distributed systems * Experience with GraphQL, PHP * Experience with E2E testing frameworks - Cypress, Synergy, or similar * Working knowledge of Docker and CI tools * Observability experience (New Relic, Datadog, or similar) * Understanding or experience with Atomic Design concepts * You've integrated recommendation or personalization APIs into production frontend applications * You've worked with streaming event pipelines or real-time decisioning systems * Track record of inspiring and coaching engineers to adopt AI-powered tools and workflows, maximizing team efficiency * Eagerness to collaborate with Product and Design to ensure a high standard of UX * Passion for delivering without compromising standards * Humility to speak up when lacking knowledge or experience in an area * Experience working asynchronously across time zones ## Description * Lead the technical planning, execution, and delivery of frontend features for Paramount+ and Pluto.tv web applications * Build and maintain high-quality React and Next.js applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability * Own and evolve frontend architecture decisions - component design, data fetching patterns, state management, and rendering strategies * Develop and maintain a GraphQL API layer (Apollo Server) consumed by multiple frontend applications * Contribute to and steward shared packages across a monorepo (pnpm workspaces, Turborepo) * Lead and mentor a team of engineers - provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement * Drive web performance optimization across the application, with a focus on Core Web Vitals, critical rendering path, and perceived load times * Work with personalization and engagement teams to ship real-time recommendations, personalized artwork, sign-up flow optimization, and short-form video experiences across Paramount+ and Pluto.tv web surfaces * Partner with Product and Design to translate requirements into well-scoped, well-executed technical solutions * Collaborate with Backend Engineering and DevOps/SRE teams to build and deploy high-performing services * Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), testing infrastructure, and developer tooling * Champion the adoption of modern AI-powered development tools and workflows to accelerate team velocity and code quality * Communicate tradeoffs, technical decisions, and project status clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Write things down - 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