Senior Software Engineer - Roku

Paramount•Burbank, CA

49d•$124,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Paramount is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Web Engineering organization. In this role, you'll own the technical direction and delivery of frontend experiences across Paramount+ and the other brands we support. You'll lead a team of engineers, drive execution on high-impact projects, and raise the bar on code quality, performance, and developer experience — all while shipping features that millions of users interact with every day. This is a hands-on executive team role. You'll spend meaningful time in the codebase while also mentoring engineers, unblocking teams, and partnering closely with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to deliver great user experiences. If you thrive at the intersection of technical depth and people executive team, this role is for you.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in web application development
2+ years of experience in a technical executive team 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 knowledge of GraphQL — schema design, resolvers, federation
Familiarity with monorepo tooling (pnpm workspaces, Turborepo or equivalent)
Deep insight 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 knowledge 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

Nice To Haves

Micro-frontend architectures
Experience with multi-zones
Platform and 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
Integrated recommendation or personalization APIs into production frontend applications
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

Responsibilities

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 collaboration 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 — RFCs, ADRs, Confluence pages, Slack threads — and default to async communication that scales

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace
medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO
bonus eligible