Paramount Looking for Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2024 – NYC, LA or Remote) at Burbank, CA Full Time

Paramount Streaming, a division of Paramount Global Inc., oversees the company’s streaming technology and is comprised of world-renowned direct-to-consumer services across free, premium and pay including, Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service in America with 250+ live and original channels, and Paramount+, a subscription service that combines breaking news, live sports, and premium entertainment.

The Paramount Streaming ecosystem also includes award-winning news services such as, CBSN, CBS News’ 24/7 digital streaming news service; CBS Sports HQ, the 24/7 streaming sports news network; and ET Live, a free 24/7 direct-to-consumer streaming network dedicated to all things entertainment.

Emerging Talent at Paramount

College students, start your career at the forefront of culture and conversation and work for entertainment’s most iconic brands!

Our Summer Internship Program offers endless ways to explore careers through an immersive 10-week, well-rounded paid program that encourages students to bring their passions and insights to work. Most importantly, the program acts as a pipeline for future opportunities.

Exciting perks tailored just for you!

• Speaker series with industry experts
• Unique networking opportunities & social events
• Complimentary Paramount+ with Showtime subscription during your internship
• Workshops on crafting your resume, nailing interviews and career strategy
• 1:1 mentorship, volunteer opportunities, on-the-job learning and so much more!

Potential Brand Placement Areas:

CBS Sports Digital

• CBS News
• CBS Sports

Paramount Streaming

• Paramount+ with Showtime
• Pluto TV

Potential Team Areas:

• Backend
• Content Management Systems (CMS)
• DevOps
• Front End
• Mobile (Android or iOS)
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Test Automation
• Video Engineering

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Collaborate closely with product managers, user interface designers, platform engineers, and multiple groups across Paramount+ and Pluto to implement product features.
• Build high-level user interfaces using rapid prototyping methodologies.
• Work with internal technical teams to identify and build platform elements required.
• Contribute to support/maintenance/development of streaming media platform on Roku and/or settop boxes.
• Support on any number of platforms like Xbox, LG TVs, Samsung TVs, Comcast Flex, etc.
• Standard sprint ceremonies – scrum, planning, grooming, retro, etc.
• Front-End Software Development for High Traffic, Streaming Web Property.
• API development, Video Packaging technology improvements, Documentation and internal tools development.
• Development of automated test scripts through Java language and open-source solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled and studying towards a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Rising junior or rising senior (rising sophomores or master’s students may be considered)
• Detailed understanding of computer science fundamentals and how to apply them to code
• Programming experience/working knowledge with programming languages such as:
• Front End: HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Vue, Angular
• Backend: PHP, Python, Node, Golang, Java
• Mobile: Swift, Objective-C, Android SDK, Kotlin, RXJava

Additional Qualifications:

• Sound programming fundamentals: memory management, pointers, arrays, and dictionaries, systems.
• Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts, algorithms, and data structures.
• Knowledge of common software development methodologies like Test-Driven Development and Scrum.
• Interns must be available full time during the summer program.
• College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if needed.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount’s portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $38.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 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.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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.

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