Lead Software Engineer, CMS

Paramount

Lead Software Engineer for CBS Sports Digital implementing AI-powered features and developing scalable applications. Collaborating with design and product teams to enhance sports and news media.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeNashville • Kentucky, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApolloAWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNext.jsNode.jsRabbitMQReactRedisTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and assist in the architecture of advanced Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems to power intelligent recommendations and dynamic user personalization.
Drive the rapid prototyping and full-cycle development of production-grade features for mobile and web applications.
Promote and adhere to scalable platform standards, engineering patterns, and reusable components across the organization.
Work closely within a small engineering group, partnering with design and product teams to rapidly design, develop, and prototype solutions to key business challenges.
Utilize AI development tools to optimize your workflow and promote the use of AI-driven development practices across the team.
Implement solutions with scalability and reliability in mind, incorporating appropriate testing, monitoring, and alerting.
Contribute to clear documentation and diagrams to facilitate easy onboarding for other engineers and support teams. Review code to ensure adherence to best practices (style, testability, efficiency).
Utilize and contribute to the evolution of monorepo tooling and workflows (e.g., Turborepo, Nx) to support build, test, and deploy across web and mobile applications.
Adhere to and contribute to the evolution of TypeScript and typing standards (e.g., strict mode, shared types, codegen) so that codebases stay maintainable, type-safe end to end, and refactor-safe.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience or familiarity with Generative AI and RAG architectures
Experience contributing to scalable platform products and adhering to cross-team engineering standards
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of browser behavior, rendering, and front-end performance (e.g., Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, code splitting)
Experience with monorepo tooling and workflows (e.g., Turborepo, Nx), including shared packages, task pipelines, and cross-project dependencies
BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next.js) and Node.js
Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript, including asynchronous programming, generics, strict typing, and advanced ES6+ features
Deep knowledge of HTML and CSS, including responsive layout, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and performance optimization
Experience consuming and designing APIs (REST and GraphQL), including Apollo Client and microservices-based architectures
Proven experience modeling complex data flows for transactional and integration workflows
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or OCI) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with distributed systems concepts including caching (Redis, Memcached) and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience designing and developing highly scalable, high-performance applications
Strong debugging and performance troubleshooting skills, including use of monitoring/observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, New Relic)
Passion for sports and a dedication to creating exceptional fan experiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
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

Generative AIRetrieval-Augmented GenerationJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsHTMLCSSAPIs

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityteamworkdocumentationcode reviewmentorshipleadershipcreativity

Certifications

BS in Computer Science