About this role
About the Role Paramount is looking for a hardworking Lead Software Engineer - Android to develop cohesive solutions to content-based technical obstacles. The role will be end-to-end from understanding the goals and roadmaps of the product and engineering teams, through design and architecture of any solution and the delivery and maintenance of those platforms once in place. This role sits at the intersection of deep Android platform engineering and AI-native development: daily use of AI agents and coding tools and hands-on collaboration with ML and data science teams on client-facing features.
What You'll Do
- Own end-to-end delivery from goals and roadmaps to design, architecture, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of Android-based platforms.
- Collaborate with ML and data science teams on client-facing features, leveraging AI-native development approaches.
- Participate in defining product requirements and articulate how the engineering effort aligns with those requirements, providing accurate estimates.
- Lead platform architectural discussions and initiatives to optimize performance and scalability.
- Work with a team of engineers through the development lifecycle and maintain robust, reliable solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a Lead Software Engineer or senior Android-focused engineer.
- Strong background in Android platform engineering and delivering end-to-end solutions.
- Ability to translate product roadmaps into technical designs and realistic estimates.
- Experience collaborating with ML and data science teams; familiarity with AI tooling.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Willingness to work on-site in US locations such as LA, NY, or SF.
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI-native development tools and daily use of AI agents.
- Familiarity with building content-driven, client-facing features in entertainment or media contexts.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary and benefits information not provided in the posting.