Software Engineer, Content Engineering (AI Content Orchestration)
Company: Paramount
Location: New York, NY (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-05-28
About this role
#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
Software Engineer, Content Engineering (AI Content Orchestration) 45728
Overview
We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our Content Engineering team This team builds the "AI Editor “that automatically identifies and extracts, and processes high-impact clips from our massive library. You will be in charge of building and maintaining the backend services, workflows and agents that orchestrate this transformation—ensuring that every "gist" and "clip"is generated, tagged, and delivered with precision.
As an Independent Contributor you will own specific features and components of our orchestration layer. You will work at the intersection of backend engineering and video operations, building the APIs and data contracts that allow our ML models to interact seamlessly with video encoding and metadata systems. This is a role for an engineer who enjoys building scalable, asynchronous systems and is interested to work with the payloads that power the future of content discovery.
Why This Role Matters
Our team is in charge of the visual "hooks" that drive user involvement across our platforms. In this role, you will:
- Power the Orchestration Engine: Build the backend services that manage the lifecycle of an AI-generated clip, from beginning to final delivery.
- Bridge Systems: Create the interfaces that connect advanced ML workflows with core Video Ops and Encoding pipelines.
- Scale Content Intelligence: Ensure our metadata ...