Lead Software Engineer

Paramount

Lead Software Engineer enhancing video-streaming experience for mobile users at Paramount. Seeking a motivated individual with strong iOS development experience to lead and inspire a talented team.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOSSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technical development, debugging, and delivery of best-in-class tvOS and iOS native applications
Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
Lead the delivery of top-quality tvOS and iOS native applications
Collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy new features
Work closely with your team to ensure the timely delivery of features and improvements
Promote good business practices in a positive and constructive manner
Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Explore, evaluate, and implement new technologies to optimize development efficiency and productivity
Oversee the implementation of upgrades, rebuilds, and additional porting of applications
Successfully manage multiple tasks and projects in a results-driven environment
Evaluate opportunities to bring new technical features to mobile users
Develop technical requirements documentation based on product requirements
Cultivate solid working relationships with colleagues, customers (internal and external), and company management
Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of iOS development experience
Excellent programming skills in Swift
In-depth knowledge of the iOS platform and deep familiarity with Xcode
Sound programming fundamentals: experience working with memory management, multi-threaded programming, animations, etc.
Experience working on UI design for all size-classes using storyboards and xibs
Acted as a key contributor to at least one publicly released native iPhone application
Experience in consuming RESTful APIs to connect with back-end services.
Experience working with Agile development processes
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work well with non-technical members of the development team
Ability to assist others in a technical capacity
Strong problem solving and architectural skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

iOS developmentSwiftXcodememory managementmulti-threaded programminganimationsUI designstoryboardsxibsRESTful APIs

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscollaborationproblem solvingcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsinnovationcontinuous improvementtime managementteamwork