Hiring: Lead Software Engineer - CTV Company: Paramount+ Location: Burbank, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:38:54 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, CI/CD, CSS, Datadog, HTML, JavaScript, New Relic, REST, React, Sentry, TypeScript About the job Experience: •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 Required Skills: •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 •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 •Partner cross-functionally with central video engineering teams to integrate and optimize video players across platforms •Interface directly 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 Qualifications: •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 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!