Software Engineer, Sign-Up Flow Optimization

Software Engineer, Sign-Up Flow Optimization Paramount Streaming Burbank, CA Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $145,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Data model design Data modeling Scalable systems SQL Implementing APIs Scalability Metadata Python Database software proficiency Full Job Description #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. Overview We are seeking a Software Engineer (IC2) to join the Sign-Up Flow pod. Your mission is to implement and scale the ML systems that optimize how we personalize and optimize our P+ sign-up flow and Pluto TV registration flows. You will own the development of specific features and components within our sign-up/registration flow pipelines. In this role, you will be expected to deliver autonomously on defined technical problems, ranging from bandit-based reward signals to visual optimization of the sign-up/registration flows. You will work in a high-velocity environment where visual and attention optimization are the primary goals, requiring you to balance technical quality with delivery speed. Why This Role Matters In the Sign-Up Flow pod, you are the engine of execution. In this role, you will: Own the

Visual Gateway:

Deliver the features that establish how users sign-up for and convert to paying users on our apps.

Drive Systematic Quality:

Improve the reliability and velocity of our experimentation systems, ensuring our visual tests are statistically sound and performant.

Scale Discovery:

Build the components that allow us to personalize the "look and feel" of the sign-up/registration flows

Key Responsibilities Feature Ownership:

Design and implement specific solutions for Multi-Armed Bandit (MAB) systems in the sign-up/registration flows.

Independent Delivery:

Own the end-to-end implementation of defined tasks, from data ingestion to production deployment, with moderate autonomy.

System Optimization:

Proactively identify and fix bottlenecks in team systems to improve quality, reliability, or engineering velocity.

Collaborative Quality:

Participate actively in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring high technical standards within your scope.

Data-Driven Execution:

Set up and monitor online experiments (A/B tests and bandit rollouts) to measure the impact of presentation features on user engagement. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of experience in backend software engineering or distributed systems.

Backend Mastery:

Strong proficiency in Python and experience building and scaling production APIs.

Distributed Systems:

Experience with asynchronous messaging, queues, and background workers.

Data Fluency:

Solid knowledge of SQL and data modeling for high-volume metadata systems.

Engineering Rigor:

Proven ability to own features autonomously and deliver clean, maintainable code. Additional Qualifications Familiarity with Cloud Architecture (GCP preferred) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). Experience or strong interest in Video/Media Processing (encoding, FFmpeg, or metadata standards). Basic knowledge of ML Integration and how to serve model outputs via APIs. Experience working with Agentic workflows or complex service orchestration. What Success Looks Like In your first 6-12 months, you will:

Deliver Independently:

Successfully design and launch a new orchestration component that improves the reliability of the sign-up flow pod.

Consistent Delivery:

Maintain a high velocity of feature ship-dates with minimal post-launch escalations.

Improve Team Systems:

Implement a measurable improvement to the pod's experimentation or deployment workflow.

Technical Growth:

Demonstrate the ability to oversee increasingly ambiguous problems within the Presentation domain without step-by-step guidance. #LI-KA1 Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including

SHOWTIME

®.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range:

$110,000.00 - 145,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits Generous paid time off. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace. Explore life at

Paramount:

https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount 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. 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to . Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.