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Senior Software Engineer

Paramount

New York, NYJob$124–186K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$124–186K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Paramount is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Global Quality Engineering team to build production AI tooling and internal platforms that modernize quality engineering. The role focuses on AI-driven services, RAG pipelines, and automation accelerators for test authoring, triage, and analysis. The engineer will collaborate across engineering teams, mentor junior engineers, and help establish technical standards and practices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Backend EngineeringAI SystemsMachine Learning SystemsDistributed SystemsMicroservicesCloud PlatformsVector DatabasesEmbeddingsLLM OrchestrationCI/CD IntegrationDeveloper WorkflowsCommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical LeadershipArchitectural JudgmentDesignProblem SolvingMentorship

Qualifications

4+ Years Software Engineering Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content you in?

Weve got the brands, weve got the stars, weve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all were missing is YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter both for our audiences and our employees and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Job Title : Senior Software Engineer - AI Tooling & Quality Engineering Platforms

Team : Global Quality Engineering (GQE)

Location : New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Overview

Paramount Skydance Corp. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build

advanced AIpowered tooling and internal platforms that modernize quality engineering across

the organization. This is not an in test role you will be building production systems,

internal platforms, and intelligent automation services that materially improve engineering

efficiency. You will lead the development of AIdriven services, RAG pipelines, and automation

accelerators that streamline test authoring, triage, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement AIdriven services, microplatforms, and developer tools thatsupport GQE.

Build and optimize RAG pipelines, embeddings systems, and LLMpowered utilities.

Develop intelligent automation accelerators that classify failures, detect flakiness, and

recommend fixes.

Integrate AI capabilities into CI/CD pipelines and existing automation frameworks.

Partner with QE, Platform, and Data Engineering to define requirements and deliver

scalable solutions.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

Evaluate emerging AI technologies and propose functional applications.

Qualifications

4+ years of software engineering experience with robust backend expertise.

Proven experience building productiongrade AI or MLpowered systems.

Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms.

Handson experience with vector databases, embeddings, and LLM orchestration.

Experience integrating tools into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.

Strong communication and crossfunctional collaboration skills.

Key Competencies

Technical leadership within a team.

Strong architectural judgment and design skills.

Ability to break down complex problems and deliver scalable solutions.

Mentorship and uplift of junior engineers.

Success Metrics

Delivery of scalable AI tooling adopted across multiple GQE teams.

Measurable reduction in triage time and improved automation signal quality

Increased developer productivity through AIpowered tools.

Strong technical influence and mentorship impact

#LI-JC1

Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

What We Offer:

  • Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

  • Generous paid time off.

  • An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramounts 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.

  • Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.viacomcbs.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

How this job compares

Set against the 42,527 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$124–186K/yr
  • New York median$158–225K/yr2,415 salary ranges
  • US median$135–217K/yr33,898 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $155K, is 19% below the New York median midpoint ($193K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 3,111 open Software Engineer jobs in New York and 42,527 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (34,814 postings).
Education
13,955 of the 42,527 open Software Engineer jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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