Lead Data Engineer

#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 thepowerto 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.

The Data Engineering team is seeking a Data Engineer - Self-Service Analytics & Real-Time Data Platforms. In this role, you will help build scalable data products, semantic layers, and real-time data platforms. These platforms enable trusted, governed, and self-service access to data. You will develop solutions that power BI, analytics, experimentation, AI applications, agents, and conversational analytics experiences.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable batch (ETL/ELT) and near real-time streaming data pipelines processing large-scale datasets.
• Develop semantic layers, metrics frameworks, and curated data products enabling self-service analytics.
• Implement monitoring, observability, and operational best practices.
• Build AI-ready data products supporting machine learning, GenAI, AI agents, and chatbot applications.
• Collaborate with Product, Analytics, BI, and Engineering stakeholders for trusted data solutions.

• 2-4+ years experience building ETL/ELT pipelines; expertise in Airflow, Composer.
• Expert-level SQL for large-scale transformation and analytics.
• Proficiency in Python or similar, and distributed processing with Spark.
• Experience with real-time data pipelines (Kafka, Pub/Sub) and dashboards (Superset).
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, especially Google Cloud Platform.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering or related field.
• Solid foundation in modern data engineering, distributed systems, cloud architectures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Paramount Streaming, part of Paramount Global, leads direct-to-consumer services including Pluto TV and Paramount+ with extensive streaming content and services.

Hiring Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00, dependent on factors including location, experience, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance and PTO. Bonus eligible.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Reasonable accommodations available on request.

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