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We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we're 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.

Senior Web Software Engineer (New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft. Lauderdale)

In This Role You'll:

Paramount is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Web Architecture team, responsible for building and maintaining the foundational frontend platform that powers Paramount+ and other supported brands. In this role, you'll serve as a technical authority across frontend teams by defining patterns, reviewing architectural decisions, and helping teams navigate complex challenges. The position involves designing, extending, and evolving a shared framework in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values agility, innovation, and high technical standards.

We are seeking an engineer who can work independently in large codebases, write clear and maintainable code, and balance correctness, performance, and user impact. The ideal candidate contributes beyond their immediate team, communicates tradeoffs effectively, advocates sound architecture with pragmatism, and documents decisions through scalable, asynchronous channels. CI/CD, observability, and code quality are treated as core responsibilities, not afterthoughts.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain Next.js micro-frontend applications orchestrated via Module Federation which powers Paramount+ and Pluto.tv Web applications

Develop and evolve a GraphQL API layer (Apollo Server) consumed by multiple federated frontends

Contribute to shared packages across a monorepo

Demonstrate strong communication skills to lead through all aspects of the web platform development cycle, as well as to collaborate with other teams on creating features

Monitor and improve application performance and observability

Collaborate, document and coach colleagues in a respectable manner, ensuring established architectural patterns are applied across the codebase

Partner with our frontend, backend engineering, and DevOps/SRE teams to build and deploy high-performing services

Help build a culture of socializing architectural standards across frontend teams

Manage and optimize application dependencies

Continuously enhance our CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins, optimize processes and tests

Perform experiments and analyze results

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

5+ years of experience with web application development

BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience

Deep understanding of web application development and best practices

Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and Design, data structures, and algorithms

Experience developing responsive websites

Solid JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, Sass, HTML

Solid experience developing apps with React (preferably with SSR) Experience with Next.js or similar frameworks

Solid understanding of GraphQL - schema design, resolvers, federation

Familiarity with monorepo tooling (pnpm workspaces, Turborepo or equivalent)

Strong testing discipline - Jest, Cypress

Good understanding of HTTP protocol and caching layers

Solid knowledge of HTML DOM and Event APIs

Solid knowledge of web ecosystem tooling - Webpack, Git

Demonstrated ability to communicate architectural design concepts cleary- in writing, design reviews, and real-time discussions with engineers at all levels

Bonus Skills (nice-to-haves):

Experience using Module Federation and/or other micro frontend tools/frameworks

Passionate about delivering without compromising standards

Experience with microservices, design systems

Experience with GraphQL, PHP

Experience with E2E frameworks - with familiarity with Cypress and Synergy

Working knowledge of Docker and CI tools

Observability experience (New Relic, Datadog or similar)

Understanding or experience with Atomic Design Concepts

Eagerness to collaborate with Product and Design to ensure high standard of UX

Humility to speak up when lacking knowledge or experience in an area

Experience working asynchronously across time zones.

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming's other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 165,000.00. 

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.  

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

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

At Paramount, 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. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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.

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