Lead Software Engineer

Job Title:

Lead Software Engineer, AI Tooling & Quality Engineering Platforms – Team:
Global Quality Engineering (GQE)

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. This is not an "in test" role – you will be building foundational AI platforms, internal developer tools, and intelligent automation systems used across multiple brands and engineering pillars. You will define technical direction, lead complex initiatives, and build 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.

Hiring Salary Range: $ - .

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:
• 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.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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.