ViacomCBS

Studio Domain ML Engineer

New York, New York, USA · full-time

Sponsorship not specified$124k-$186kDetected 50 days ago

PythonPlatform EngineeringMachine LearningCollaboration

About the role

By bridging advanced ML development with real-world studio practice, this role helps ensure that new technologies are not merely functional in isolation, but usable, reliable, and ready for adoption in demanding production environments.

Workflow Validation & Usability Validate prototypes and systems within realistic production scenarios, including edge cases and constraints.
Partner with Applied ML Engineers to translate complex domain requirements into testable specifications, model behavior expectations, prototype workflows, and production-ready system behaviors.
Support evaluation design through representative examples, edge cases, and ground-truth data.
Validate that outputs meet professional expectations within the domain, beyond technical correctness.
Validate compatibility with downstream tools, workflows, and operational environments.
Partner with Platform Integration teams to ensure outputs meet functional deployment requirements.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

8+ years of experience within a film, media, or entertainment production domain (e.g., production, post-production, animation, VFX, studio technology, or related functions).
Demonstrated ability to translate real-world workflows and quality expectations into structured requirements.
Working proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages sufficient to contribute to system development and validation.
Experience collaborating with technical teams on tools, systems, or pipeline development.
Ability to operate in dynamic, iterative environments with evolving requirements.
Ability to define what is usable and production-ready in context.

Experience working with ML-enabled tools, data systems, or production technology initiatives.
Familiarity with evaluation frameworks, testing methodologies, or pipeline validation approaches.
Experience documenting workflows, standards, or domain practices for reuse.
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration between creative and engineering teams.
CORE COMPETENCIES Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of real-world production workflows and constraints.
Practical Judgment: Ability to define what is usable and production-ready in context.
Technical Collaboration: Works proficiently with engineers while contributing directly where needed.
Translation Ability: Converts practitioner needs into structured, testable system behaviors.

Domain-Grounded System Development Ensure systems align with real-world production workflows, tools, and operational constraints.
Define domain-specific acceptance criteria and quality standards for outputs.
Identify workflow mismatches early and guide teams toward solutions that fit existing production environments.

$124,000.00 - 186,000.00.
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.
What We Offer: Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

Converts practitioner needs into structured, testable system behaviors.
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.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.

Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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