[Hiring] Lead Software Engineer @Paramount

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated lead engineer to join our Apple engineering team. This is a unique opportunity for an engineer with strong technical instincts and a collaborative spirit to work directly on the personalized streaming experience for our growing mobile customer base. As a senior technical contributor and team guide, you will help the team navigate complex problems in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. We pride ourselves on constantly evaluating and adapting the latest iOS and tvOS capabilities, and there's always something new to learn. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who works well across teams, communicates clearly with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders, and brings a methodical approach to building reliable, scalable mobile experiences. Experience working alongside data science, ML, and product teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:
  • Explore, evaluate, and implement new technologies to optimize development efficiency and productivity.
  • Evaluate opportunities to bring new technical features to mobile users.
  • Develop technical requirements documentation based on product requirements.
• Application Development:
  • Technical development, debugging, and delivery of best-in-class tvOS and iOS native applications.
• Mentorship:
  • Promote good business practices in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy new features.
  • Cultivate strong working relationships with colleagues, customers (internal and external), and company management.
• Process Improvement and Ownership:
  • Work closely with your team to ensure the timely delivery of features and improvements.
  • Successfully manage multiple tasks and projects in a results-driven environment.
  • Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Apple development experience.
• Acted as a key contributor to at least one publicly released native iPhone application.
• Experience working with Agile development processes.

Skills

• Expertise in Apple Development:
  • Excellent programming skills in Swift.
  • In-depth knowledge of the iOS and tvOS platforms and deep knowledge with Xcode.
  • Sound programming fundamentals: experience working with memory management, multi-threaded programming, animations, etc.
  • Experience working on UI design for all size-classes.
  • Experience in consuming RESTful APIs to connect with back-end services.
• Architecture and Experimentation:
  • Strong problem solving and architectural skills.
  • Experience with A/B testing, feature flagging, and client-side experimentation.
  • Experience integrating ad-serving products into Apple applications.
  • Working familiarity with ML-driven product features.
• Leadership and Communication:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work well with non-technical members of the development team.
  • Ability to assist others in a technical capacity.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Background supporting the integration of rich media assets, including video, into mobile properties.
• Experience building data-driven or server-driven UI.
• Experience working with entertainment, games, news, or sports-related properties preferred.

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.