Studio Domain ML Engineer

Studio Domain ML Engineer

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SUMMARY
The Studio Domain ML Engineer is a domain-experienced technical practitioner who contributes directly to the development of new applied machine learning technologies within a Production Platform Engineering pod. This role combines deep expertise in studio workflows with hands-on technical development, evaluation design, data preparation, model behavior validation, and production integration. Working alongside Applied ML Engineers, ML Behavior Systems, and Platform Integration teams, the Studio Domain ML Engineer helps shape emerging ML capabilities from early concept through production readiness. The role ensures that new ML technologies are grounded in real production workflows, informed by domain-specific quality standards, and validated against the practical constraints of film, television, animation, VFX, and related studio environments. This role contributes to the creation of production-relevant ML systems by translating complex studio workflows into structured requirements, representative datasets, evaluation criteria, edge-case scenarios, and testable system behaviors. The Studio Domain ML Engineer helps define what "good" means for professional production use, while also contributing technical artifacts such as validation scripts, data workflows, integration utilities, and evaluation assets that accelerate ML system development. 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Domain-Grounded System Development
Workflow Validation & Usability
Applied Technical Contribution
Evaluation & Quality Alignment
Integration Readiness
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Relevance: Systems address real production workflows and user needs.
Usability: Outputs align with practitioner expectations and working environments.
Quality: Deliverables meet professional standards within the domain.
Integration Readiness: Systems fit into existing pipelines with minimal rework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
8+ years of experience within a film, media, or entertainment production domain.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Quality Standards: Maintains a clear and consistent bar for professional output.
Translation Ability: Converts practitioner needs into structured, testable system behaviors.
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®.
Hiring Salary Range: $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. 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. 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.
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.