Lead Software Engineer
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Paramount's Advanced Advertising has been leading the charge in data and data science for nearly a decade. Our cutting-edge tools and systems empower advertisers by seamlessly integrating their campaigns with our award-winning programming, driving our business.We're also scaling! As we grow, we're enhancing our systems to be more robust and scalable. We also believe in the power of teamwork, spending most of our time in always-on video rooms to facilitate face-to-face interaction and seamless collaboration. We work closely with our product, data science, operations, and sales teams to deliver top-notch software. At Paramount, we know that our best work is done together, not alone.About this role As a Lead Software Engineer in Advanced Advertising, you'll be the driving force behind larger, more ambiguous projects, guiding them from start to completion. You'll take a leadership role in our engineering team, mentoring less experienced engineers, and help them navigate uncertainty and complex technical challenges. Your experience with our tech stack enables you to own key systems and influence their evolution.In addition to coding and design, you'll spend more time coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring that our team's technical direction aligns with broader business goals. You'll facilitate a self-organizing team environment, where collaboration and clear communication lead to better software.This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in ambiguity, makes autonomous decisions, and ensures both team and individual success. You'll not only contribute technically but also shape how the team approaches problems, guiding toward scalable and efficient solutions.About you You're a generalist engineer who has a passion for solving human problems. You've worked with large and sometimes complex systems that would overwhelm your average person, but you embrace the challenge. You love collaborating with other engineers and interfacing with stakeholders to figure out what the best solution to a problem might be. You believe that the simplest solution to a problem is usually the best one and you live by principles like YAGNI—'you ain't gonna need it'.Basic Qualifications: 6+ years of experience working on production codebases: this is a senior role with a lot of responsibility and we're looking for people who can bring their unique experiences in all areas of the stack to the team.Experience with at least 2 modern programming languages: preferably both statically typed and dynamically typed.6+ years of experience using SQL and production databases: much of what we do is in the data, and we need someone who can easily find their way around.Additional Qualifications: Experience with Typescript and/or Python or a willingness to learn both Typescript and Python is necessary!REST and/or GraphQL APIsFunctional ProgrammingContainers, Docker, and KubernetesWorkflow management tools (e.g., Argo Workflows, Airflow, AWS Step Functions)Infrastructure as Code (IaC) — Terraform if possibleA cloud platform such as AWS, GCP, or AzureData Warehouses such as Snowflake, Redshift, or Big QueryCloud-based object storage such as S3 or GCSLearning and understanding the inner workings of the tools you useParamount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.Additional Information Hiring Salary Range: $139,200.00 - 174,000.00.The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.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 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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.###.#### or by sending an email to ...@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.Nearest Major Market: ManhattanNearest Secondary Market: New York City#J-18808-Ljbffr