Paramount is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the AI architecture and development for CBSSports digital platforms. You will design, prototype, and deliver groundbreaking AI solutions at scale, focusing on Generative AI and RAG systems to create personalized fan experiences.
What You'll Do
- Architect and implement advanced Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for intelligent recommendations and user personalization.
- Lead rapid prototyping and full-cycle development of production-grade features for mobile and web applications.
- Establish, promote, and drive adoption of scalable platform standards, engineering patterns, and reusable components.
- Collaborate with design and product teams to rapidly design, develop, and prototype solutions to key business challenges.
- Define guardrails to ensure fast, secure, and compliant adoption and deployment of applications.
- Write robust requirements and production-quality code.
- Champion the use of AI-driven development practices across the team.
- Design for scalability and reliability, incorporating appropriate testing, monitoring, and alerting.
- Build clear documentation and diagrams to facilitate onboarding and review code for best practices.
What We're Looking For
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years designing and building scalable, distributed systems, including microservices and API-driven architectures (REST, GraphQL).
- Strong experience modeling complex data flows for transactional and integration-heavy systems.
- Experience building and operating applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, OCI), including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts: caching (Redis, Memcached), messaging/Pub-Sub systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in high-scale production environments.
- Experience with enterprise search platforms (Elasticsearch, Solr) and edge caching/CDN platforms (Fastly, Akamai or similar), including edge compute and KV stores.
- Proficiency in at least one high-level systems language (Go, Rust, or Java).
- Experience evaluating multiple technologies, making recommendations, and presenting tradeoffs to teams.
- Able to analyze, debug, and troubleshoot complex code problems.
- Passion for sports and dedication to creating exceptional fan experiences.
- Proven, production-level expertise in Generative AI and RAG architectures.
- Strong track record of building scalable platform products and establishing cross-team engineering standards.
- Ability to collaborate with and influence senior stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- 1+ years experience working with LLMs and/or MCP servers/technologies.
- 1+ years experience with AI technologies and processes like vector embeddings.
- 1+ years experience with one or more vector databases (e.g., TurboPuffer, Mongo Atlas).
- 5+ years experience working with Cloud technologies (AWS is strongly preferred).
- React/Next.js experience with fundamental HTML/CSS (layout, specificity, cross-browser compatibility).
- Proven experience in cross-team collaboration for requirements, implementation, and testing.
- Cloud certifications (GCP, AWS, OCI).
Technical Stack
- AI & Data: Generative AI, RAG, LLMs, vector embeddings, vector databases
- Cloud: AWS, GCP, OCI, Kubernetes
- APIs: REST, GraphQL
- Infrastructure: Redis, Memcached, Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQL, NoSQL, Elasticsearch, Solr, Fastly, Akamai
- Languages: Go, Rust, Java
- Frontend: React, Next.js, HTML, CSS
Team & Environment
You will be a core member of the Solutions Architecture team, working within a small engineering group.
Benefits & Compensation
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model and is open to candidates in Nashville, Tennessee, Louisville, Kentucky, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or Remote locations.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
