[Hiring] AR/VR Weather Developer/Integrator @Paramount

Role Description

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! CBS Stations is hiring a creative and enterprising Augmented and Virtual Reality Weather Developer to help lead the next generation of data driven weather storytelling for live broadcast.

This role focuses on developing immersive AR/VR weather tools and environments that empower top meteorologists to tell clearer, more compelling, and more precise weather stories—especially during severe weather and major news events.

You will support the design, engineering, and deployment of real-time, data-driven AR/VR weather experiences used daily across CBS Stations, working at the intersection of weather data, Unreal Engine development, live broadcast systems, and virtual production.

• Design, engineer, and implement data driven AR/VR weather tools and solutions for live broadcast.
• Develop immersive Unreal Engine based weather environments that enhance meteorologist storytelling and data visualization.
• Integrate real-time and near real-time weather data into AR/VR graphics and virtual scenes across CBS Stations.
• Deploy, maintain and support AR/VR technology infrastructure to ensure high reliability, performance, security and scalability.
• Implement and maintain standards for software, system and environment architecture to meet enterprise level requirements for redundancy, security, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with meteorologists, weather producers, creative services, engineering, and newsroom teams to design and execute solutions.
• Troubleshoot, support, and resolve technical issues in fast-paced, deadline-driven, live broadcast settings, including breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Provide technical training and support to colleagues using AR/VR tools in production environments across CBS Stations.
• Contribute to ongoing workflow, testing, and pipeline improvements.
• Operate successfully in a deadline driven, live broadcast environment.
• Participate in cross-team initiatives spanning News, Weather and Special Coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting AR/VR production in a broadcast environment.
• Strong background in AR/VR development for real time or live applications.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine development, including Blueprinting familiarity with other AR/VR platforms and interfaces.
• Experience with motion tracking systems and virtual camera workflows.
• Solid knowledge of live broadcast workflows, including traditional and modern weather presentation systems.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software suites, such as Blender and emerging applications.
• Working knowledge of IT Systems, Networking, and REST APIs.
• Deep practical knowledge of SCRUM, AGILE and DRY Software Development principles.
• Proficiency developing software in REACT, Golang, C++.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across technical, creative, and editorial teams with evolving priorities.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Hiring Salary Range: $110,000.00 - 140,000.00.
• The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies.
• 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.