Paramount · 10 hours ago
Principal Engineer, Production Platforms
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $195K/yrParamount Skydance is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Production Systems team. In this role, you will collaborate on developing and supporting various broadcast production systems, ensuring the reliability and performance of production technologies.
Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Build and support in-house video, audio and control systems
Support maintenance department for problem-solving and repair of above-mentioned systems
Maintain and control computer networks and related computing environments, including software, storage, hardware, and configurations
Conform to CBS security policies, initiatives, and compliance reporting
Operational support for all network related issues
Design/Implementation of new network requirements/changes
Network security design and implementation
Procure equipment and manage vendors
Report network status to key collaborators
Ability to work flexible hours and to work weekends when required
Qualification
Required
A deep understanding of broadcasting technologies (audio/video signals, production workflows)
A strong foundation in network principles, including network design, security, cloud integration, and troubleshooting in a modern production environment
Experience with automating manual operational tasks, build internal tools, and manage infrastructure using Terraform or Ansible to improve efficiency and reduce toil
Design and manage systems for streaming video content over the internet, ensuring alignment with new technologies and trends in the industry
Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of production systems by implementing robust monitoring, alerting, and proactive analysis strategies
Platforms: Cisco Catalyst 3850/9300/9400, Nexus 3K/5K/9K, ISR/ASR routers, Aruba switches, FortiGate firewalls, Palo Alto PA Series, Cisco FTD & FMC, AWS Cloud Networking
Experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Wi-Fi, STP, RSTP, VLAN, HSRP, VRRP, VRF, MLAG, EtherChannel, and Multicast (PIM Sparse and Dense Mode)
Proficient in AWS (VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connects, VPN Gateways) and Azure (VNet, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute)
Proactively collaborate with Broadcast Engineering and IT operations teams to improve communication, break down silos, and eliminate bottlenecks
Provide mentorship to junior engineers, actively participate in project discussions, and promote best practices throughout the organization
Ability to work flexible hours and to work weekends when required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Bonus eligible
Company
Paramount
Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.
Founded in 1914
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Vibol Hou
EVP & CTO, Streaming
Anna Priest
SVP, Head of Paramount+ UK & Ireland
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2026-01-22
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