Sr Software Engineer

Paramount • Burbank, CA

51d

About The Position

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 dynamic environment and has a solid comprehension of cutting-edge languages and technologies. As a senior team member, you’ll drive the development of major features, define the technical vision for your work, and mentor engineers by sharing your expertise to elevate the entire team. You will work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend content API to deliver features.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development expertise.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred), or equivalent years of experience.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with common backend technologies such as Java, GraphQL, REST APIs and microservice architectures.
• Experience with architecture and delivery of high volume, cached, fault tolerant, multi-threaded scalable systems.
• Experience with Java, Linux, Python, Spring Framework, search technologies, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub, Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent) to support software development, debugging, and code optimization.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates curiosity about emerging and unfamiliar technologies, customer needs, and product vision; actively seeks diverse perspectives and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams through clear and effective communication.
• Takes a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to problem-solving, carefully weighing tradeoffs and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
• Proven track record of architecting, building, and operating highly available, fault-tolerant, and high-performance distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure consistent adherence to engineering standards across the team.
• Develop technical & domain expertise and apply to solve product challenges.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability with evolving architecture and tech stack.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers on the Content API team.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level