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Sr Software Engineer - CBS Sports

Paramount

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior
112k-140k
16 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

CBS Digital is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for our Content Management engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting content management features, working on full-stack solutions, and integrating advanced technologies to enhance content creation and distribution within CBS Sports' digital platforms. The position requires a strong technical background and a collaborative, innovative mindset to contribute to high-performance, scalable applications in a dynamic sports media environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new business-led content management features with an emphasis on performance and user experience
  • Work closely with devops on full-stack solutions to complex problems for scale and availability
  • Develop new features and improvements to our proprietary CMS application
  • Provide engineering support to stakeholders, ensuring a high level of application availability
  • Develop tools enabling editors to create visually-rich and data-driven content experiences
  • Integrate content classification ML / AI processes to better annotate video and image assets
  • Streamline workflows to allow stakeholders to produce more content quicker
  • Adapt and optimize current systems for deployment on cloud-based infrastructure
  • Upgrade and migrate existing legacy Javascript into a new framework to facilitate platform upgrades
  • Facilitate better content distribution and aggregation within the various business units
  • Consolidate a variety of distinct CMS platforms used within the business

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience using and writing content-driven GraphQL and REST APIs
  • 5+ years experience using Javascript, Typescript, Sass, CSS, Web Components, React and Node.js, and preferably some exposure to Golang and/or Rust
  • PHP development experience and familiarity with Symfony framework, composer package management and Twig templating engine
  • Knowledge of SQL & popular open source RDBMS and search technology such as Solr / Elasticsearch
  • Experience with cloud architecture, ideally on AWS
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Exposure to popular proprietary or open-source CMS such as Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento
  • A strong ability to develop enterprise-level applications with expertise in UI/UX implementation
  • Excellent understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Design
  • Worked with agile processes
  • Familiarity with using version control systems (Git)
  • Enthusiasm for learning new frameworks and languages
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

  • Some exposure to Golang and/or Rust
  • Experience with Symfony framework, composer, and Twig templating engine
  • Experience with open-source CMS such as Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento

Qualifications

  • Relevant professional experience of at least 5 years in software development
  • Proficiency in content-driven API development and full-stack technologies
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure and enterprise applications

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Additional benefits available through Paramount's offerings

Working at Paramount

Paramount values inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity in the workplace. The company fosters a collaborative, innovative, and flexible environment that emphasizes opportunity, access, and social impact initiatives. Paramount is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute to the company's success.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 8, 2025
Salary112k-140k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Paramount

Website

paramount.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers

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