Lead Software Engineer

Paramount

Lead Software Engineer modernizing Paramount+ cloud video streaming and encoding systems. Building AI-enhanced microservices and transcoding solutions on GCP and OCI.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeBurbank • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,800 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing scalable cloud-native applications on OCI and GCP, with a strong focus on microservices architecture and AI-powered development tools. Proficient in optimizing video workflows and enhancing performance across video processing pipelines.

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Cloud-Native Application DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureAI-Powered Development ToolsContainer Technology (Docker, Kubernetes)CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Practices

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Hard Skills

GolangJavaPythonMicroservices Design and DevelopmentVideo Codecs (H.264, HEVC, AV1)Video Protocols (HLS, RTMP)AI-Assisted Coding ToolsPrompt EngineeringCloud Services (OCI, GCP)Technical Writing

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeamworkProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Video WorkflowsVideo ProcessingCloud Video EncodingAutomationSoftware Engineering Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesMicroservicesOraclePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify bottlenecks and optimize video workflows across encoding and delivery
Integrate AI-powered tools into development processes to accelerate build cycles and reduce manual effort
Build and manage scalable cloud-native applications on OCI and GCP for video processing
Design, develop, and maintain microservices for modular and scalable video platform architecture
Collaborate on re-architecting and migrating monolithic systems into microservices-based cloud architectures
Monitor and improve microservices performance, reliability, and scalability across the video pipeline
Stay current with software engineering and video technology trends to influence future innovations
Foster collaboration and teamwork across the engineering organization
Optimize and modernize the cloud video encoding platform
Build and deploy AI-driven tools and automation for video operations
Develop and scale cloud-native video transcoding solutions on GCP and OCI

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
5+ years with programming languages including Golang, Java, or Python
Experience with AI-powered development tools, including prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Cursor), and LLMs (e.g. Anthropic Claude)
Experience with container technology and orchestration — Docker, Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
3+ years designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures
3+ years working with Cloud/SaaS services such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
BS/MS in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Strong technical writing and design documentation skills
Experience with video codecs and protocols — H.264, HEVC, AV1, HLS, RTMP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Bonus eligibility
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
On-site and virtual engagement events
Opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community