Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer, AI Tooling & Quality Engineering Platforms – Global Quality Engineering (GQE) team, Burbank, CA (Full‑Time, On‑Site)

Paramount Skydance Corp is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to architect, lead, and deliver enterprise‑scale AI tooling and internal platforms that transform how Global Quality Engineering operates. You will build foundational AI platforms, internal developer tools, and intelligent automation systems used across multiple brands and engineering pillars. Your responsibilities include defining technical direction, leading complex initiatives, and building systems that accelerate automation, triage, and analysis at scale.

• Architect large‑scale AI platforms, RAG systems, and intelligent automation services that support GQE.
• Lead the design of internal developer tools, micro‑platforms, and APIs that integrate AI into core engineering workflows.
• Build systems that automatically analyze failures, classify flakiness, detect patterns, and recommend fixes.
• Partner with QE leadership to define long‑term AI strategy and roadmap.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment with Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, Playback/Video Engineering, and Product.
• Mentor engineers across GQE and elevate engineering maturity through best practices and architectural guidance.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies that deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements.

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with deep backend and architectural expertise.
• Proven experience building and scaling production AI systems, including LLM integrations and RAG pipelines.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to design platforms used across multiple teams and brands.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and container orchestration.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical strategy, platform design, and cross‑functional influence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive alignment across engineering organizations.
• Ability to define platform strategy and long‑term architecture.
• Deep AI fluency and applicable judgment on where AI adds value.
• Strong mentorship and influence across teams.

• Enterprise‑wide adoption of AI tooling with measurable improvements in productivity and quality.
• Significant reduction in triage time, flakiness, and manual analysis through intelligent automation.
• Clear architectural direction and roadmap for AI‑enabled quality engineering.

• Salary range: $156,800 – $235,200 (depending on location, experience, and other factors).
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and paid time off.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for on‑site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to build a vibrant community.

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