Lead Software Engineer

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Overview:

We are thrilled to announce that we are currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our mobile engineering team. This presents a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual with a natural inclination for problem-solving to work directly on enhancing the video-streaming experience of our expanding mobile customer base.

As a member of our team, you will have the chance to lead a team through the completion of complex and interesting problems in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment. We pride ourselves on constantly evaluating and adapting the latest and greatest on the iOS/tvOS platforms, and there's always something new to learn.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of success leading and inspiring a team of iOS developers, experience with native app development on iOS/tvOS platforms, and an interest to continuously improve their skills and stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in mobile engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Technical development, debugging, and delivery of best-in-class tvOS and iOS native applications
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability• Lead the delivery of top-quality tvOS and iOS native applications
• Collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy new features
• Work closely with your team to ensure the timely delivery of features and improvements
• Promote good business practices in a positive and constructive manner
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Explore, evaluate, and implement new technologies to optimize development efficiency and productivity
• Oversee the implementation of upgrades, rebuilds, and additional porting of applications
• Successfully manage multiple tasks and projects in a results-driven environment
• Evaluate opportunities to bring new technical features to mobile users
• Develop technical requirements documentation based on product requirements
• Cultivate solid working relationships with colleagues, customers (internal and external), and company management
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of iOS development experience
• Excellent programming skills in Swift
• In-depth knowledge of the iOS platform and deep familiarity with Xcode
• Sound programming fundamentals: experience working with memory management, multi-threaded programming, animations, etc.
• Experience working on UI design for all size-classes using storyboards and xibs
• Acted as a key contributor to at least one publicly released native iPhone application
• Experience in consuming RESTful APIs to connect with back-end services.
• Experience working with Agile development processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work well with non-technical members of the development team
• Ability to assist others in a technical capacity
• Strong problem solving and architectural skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent experience

What We Offer:

About Our Brands:

Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®.

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: $157,000.00 - 200,000.00.

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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