#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
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.
Location: On-site - New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft. Lauderdale
Overview
You'll own the technical direction of Paramount's Smart TV applications across Samsung Tizen, LG webOS,
and other CTV platforms. These apps run on web-based runtimes with tight memory budgets, limited CPU, and
hardware that varies by model year and price point. You know these constraints and you know how to build
React applications that perform within them.
You'll lead a team of engineers, write code alongside them, and set the standard for how the team builds. You'll
coordinate with central video engineering, external platform partners, and Product/Design to ship features that
work on the biggest screen in the house.
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for Paramount's Smart TV applications. Choose the patterns, own the architecture,
make decisions the team can follow
Build and maintain application components using React and TypeScript. This is a hands-on role. You ship
code
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Lead a team of Smart TV engineers. Run code reviews, pair on hard problems, give feedback that raises
the bar
Architect around CTV platform constraints: web runtime limitations, memory ceilings, rendering
performance on low-end hardware, and platform certification requirements for Tizen, webOS, and other
targets
Ship real-time personalization features on Smart TV applications — personalized recommendations,
dynamic artwork, and ad engagement experiences built for CTV constraints
Collaborate with central video engineering teams to integrate and optimize video players across platforms
Work with external platform partners (Samsung, LG, and others) to develop, debug, and certify
applications
Plan and prioritize technical work. Scope projects, surface risks before they block the team, keep releases
on track
Write architecture docs, RFCs, and technical guides. Make decisions visible so the team doesn't have to
guess
Improve CI/CD pipelines, testing infrastructure, and build tooling for multi-platform Smart TV deployments
Use AI development tools to move faster. Show the team what works and help them adopt it
Required Qualifications
8+ years writing software
3+ years building Smart TV or CTV applications on web-based platforms (Tizen, webOS, or similar)
2+ years leading a team or serving as a technical lead
BS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
React and TypeScript at a level where you can design component architectures, not just use them
State management with Redux and RTK. You've made decisions about store shape, middleware, and
selector performance that held up at scale
Client-side routing patterns (React Router or equivalent)
Front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, modern JavaScript. You can debug layout and rendering issues on
a TV runtime without guessing
You've taken features from concept through delivery on CTV platforms, including certification and
deployment
CI/CD environments with DevOps and SRE principles
RESTful API integration and data handling
Performance profiling and optimization on resource-constrained devices. You know how to measure, not
just improve
You write and speak about technical decisions in a way that helps people act on them
You use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) and can point to specific ways they've changed how
you work
Desired Qualifications
Experience with multiple CTV platforms (Tizen, webOS, Vizio, Xbox, PlayStation, or others)
You've built or maintained cross-platform CTV codebases that share React code across Tizen, webOS,
and other targets
Browser internals knowledge: rendering pipelines, compositing, layout thrashing, and how these behave
on TV runtimes vs. desktop browsers
Video player integration experience (Shaka, hls.js, or native platform players)
You've rendered personalized or dynamically served content on memory-constrained CTV hardware
You've worked with real-time event pipelines or recommendation APIs on client applications
Observability tools: Conviva, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry, or similar
Experience working in Agile frameworks across distributed teams and time zones
Rapid proof-of-concept experience. You've built throwaway prototypes to answer hard questions fast
You've introduced AI tools to a team and helped them stick. Not a demo. Actual adoption
You care about UX enough to push back on Product and Design when something isn't right for the 10-foot
experience
You say "I don't know" when you don't know
What Good Looks Like
Your team ships on time because you scoped the work correctly, not because anyone worked weekends
Engineers on your team grow. They take on harder problems this quarter than last quarter. You can name
what changed
You open a Smart TV app codebase you've never seen, connect a Tizen emulator, and start diagnosing a
rendering issue the same afternoon
You know which React patterns cause jank on a 2020-era LG TV and which ones don't. You've written it
down so the team knows too
When a certification submission fails, you read the rejection, fix the issue, and update the team's checklist
so it doesn't happen again
You manage the relationship with platform partners. Samsung and LG engineers know your name and
trust your team's submissions
You write architecture decisions down. Six months later, a new engineer reads one and understands why
you chose what you chose
You push back when a plan has gaps. You suggest a better one. You do this without making people feel
small
You treat the build pipeline, test coverage, and error monitoring like product features
You make the people around you better at their jobs. They'd say so if asked
#LI-VA1
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: $156,800.00 - 235,200.00.
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.
What We Offer
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
Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
