Senior Software Engineer - CTV

Paramount Global
Burbank, CA, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$124,000.0 - $186,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Component-Based Software Engineering Application Performance Management Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Code Coverage Code Review Continuous Integration Cursor Software Debugging
+23 more
DevOps Middleware Performance Tuning Microsoft Copilot Software Engineering Systems Integration TypeScript Visual Effects Datadog Network Routers Data Processing ReactJS Grafana Information Technology Sentry Live Streaming Front End Software Development React Redux Claude Restful APIs New Relic (SaaS) Multiplatform Smart Tv

Job description

platforms. These apps run on web-based runtimes with tight memory budgets, limited CPU, and hardware that

varies by model year and price point. Youll write React and TypeScript that performs within those constraints.

Youll own features from concept through certification. Youll work with central video engineering, external

platform partners, and Product/Design to deliver what millions of viewers see on the biggest screen in the

house.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain application components for Paramounts Smart TV apps using React andTypeScript
  • Optimize application performance on resource-constrained CTV devices. Profile rendering, measurememory, fix whats slow
  • Collaborate with central video engineering teams to integrate and optimize video players across platforms
  • Work with external platform partners (Samsung, LG, and others) to develop, debug, and certifyapplications
  • Manage application state with Redux and RTK. Keep the store clean and selectors fast as the app grows
  • Write clean, tested code and participate in code reviews. Hold your teammates to the same standard
  • Coordinate with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to turn requirements into working features
  • Work across multiple agile teams and contribute to all phases of the development cycle
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure for multi-platform Smart TV deployments
  • Document components, platform-specific patterns, and technical decisions
  • Use AI development tools to move faster and share what works with the team, * You open a Smart TV codebase youve never seen, connect a Tizen emulator, and start diagnosing arendering issue the same afternoon
  • Other engineers read your code and understand it without a walkthrough
  • You spot a memory leak on a 2020-era LG TV before QA files a ticket. You fix it and write up whathappened
  • When a certification submission fails, you read the rejection, fix the issue, and flag what the team shouldcheck next time
  • You own your features end to end. From scoping through deployment, you dont wait for someone to tellyou whats next
  • You know which React patterns cause jank on low-end CTV hardware. You avoid them and explain why toteammates who ask
  • You push back when a plan has gaps. You suggest a better approach
  • You treat the build pipeline, test coverage, and error monitoring like product features
  • You help your teammates get better. Through code reviews, pairing, or writing things down so the nextperson doesnt hit the same wall

LI-TG1

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 worlds biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streamings other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

Requirements

  • 5+ years writing software
  • 2+ years building Smart TV or CTV applications on web-based platforms (Tizen, webOS, or similar)
  • BS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • React and TypeScript. You build components, not just consume them
  • State management with Redux and RTK. You understand store shape, middleware, and when selectorscause unnecessary re-renders
  • Client-side routing patterns (React Router or equivalent)
  • Front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, modern JavaScript. You can debug layout and rendering issues ona TV runtime
  • Youve taken features from concept through delivery on CTV platforms, including certification
  • CI/CD environments with DevOps and SRE principles
  • RESTful API integration and data handling
  • You communicate technical decisions in writing and in conversation. People act on what you say becauseits clear
  • You use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) to write and ship code faster, * Experience with multiple CTV platforms (Tizen, webOS, Vizio, Xbox, PlayStation, or others)
  • Performance optimization on TV devices: profiling, memory measurement, rendering analysis. You knowhow to find the bottleneck, not just guess
  • Browser internals knowledge: rendering pipelines, compositing, layout thrashing, and how these behaveon TV runtimes vs. desktop browsers
  • Video player integration experience (Shaka, hls.js, or native platform players)
  • Observability tools: Conviva, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry, or similar
  • Experience working in Agile frameworks across distributed teams and time zones
  • Rapid proof-of-concept experience. Youve built throwaway prototypes to answer hard questions fast
  • Enthusiasm for sharing AI tools and workflows that save the team time
  • You care about UX on the 10-foot screen and youll push back when something isnt right
  • You say I dont know when you dont know

Benefits & conditions

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 186,000.00.

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 (http://www.skydance.com/careers/benefits) .

  • Generous paid time off.
  • Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
  • Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

About the company

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, youll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If youre energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, wed be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LETS GO!

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