Sr. Software Engineer

Job Description

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. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the US in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming's other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

Division Overview:

The team for Paramount+ is responsible for servicing Paramount Global's premium online content around the world. We're home to exclusive original shows (Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek Discovery, The Good Fight, Twilight Zone) and also help millions of viewers consume and enjoy content across all of Paramount Global's brands (such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Smithsonian, MTV, BET, etc).

Role Details:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to become one of the core contributors that helps power the backend services for Paramount+. We're a team that values software that exemplifies simplicity of design, maintainability, extensibility, and foundational robustness. The right candidate is able to work in a fast-paced environment and has a strong grasp of innovative languages and technologies!

Your Day-to-Day:
• Design, build, and support high performance, scalable, and innovative backend systems/services
• Develop backend APIs, implement system instrumentation, and provide documentation
• Work closely with other engineers and product management teams to meet fixed deadlines
• Work in all phases of a rapid product development lifecycle

Key Projects:
• Migrate our API services/systems to cloud infrastructures and software
• Find more thoughtful ways to serve our content, whether algorithmically or via machine learning
• Discover reliable ways to manage, retrieve, store, and secure our data around the globe

Basic Qualifications:
• 5+ years product software development
• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
• Deep understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Design, data structures, and algorithms
• 5 + years of Java, Linux, Shell scripting, Python ability
• 5+ years of experience with Spring/Spring Boot

Additional Qualifications:
• Deep understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Design, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with RDBMs
• Experience with NoSQL solutions
• Experience with Search Technologies
• Experience with Distributed Systems (both in system design and data storage)
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, cloud environments (GCP, AWS, etc.) a plus
• Working knowledge of build tools a plus

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $135,000.00 - 170,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0p9w1-3-139-82-23-42 in your application.