App Developer - AI/ML

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

• Design, develop, and maintain AI/ML-powered applications that enhance the company's core services and customer-facing products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML models into mobile and web applications seamlessly.
• Ensure that AI/ML features in applications are scalable, high-performing, and reliable, meeting the demands of millions of users.
• Build and optimize mobile and web interfaces for AI-powered functionalities, such as personalized content recommendations, intelligent search, and dynamic content creation.
• Implement end-to-end app solutions by incorporating data pipelines, machine learning models, and real-time data processing.

• Collaborate with data scientists and AI/ML engineers to integrate machine learning models into mobile/web platforms and ensure they work seamlessly across multiple devices.
• Conduct optimization of AI/ML models for high-performance deployment, reducing latency and enhancing the user experience.
• Implement techniques like transfer learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning to improve model performance and overall system efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot deployed AI models within applications to ensure continuous improvement and enhancement.
• Contribute to model versioning, model rollback strategies, and performance tuning in production environments.

• Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and business teams to ensure AI features align with customer needs and business objectives.
• Partner with software engineers, data scientists, and AI architects to align on the architecture, design, and functionality of AI-driven features.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions by applying a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies.
• Communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders and business leaders.
• Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions for new features or apps that leverage AI/ML technologies.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest AI/ML trends, tools, and technologies to ensure the app development process is innovative and competitive.
• Experiment with new frameworks, technologies, and AI methods to enhance the functionality and performance of applications.
• Regularly evaluate the performance of AI-powered applications and contribute ideas for optimization and future improvements.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve any application issues and refine features based on user feedback and testing results.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices by introducing new approaches or optimizing current processes.

• Ensure that all AI/ML applications are tested thoroughly and function as intended across all supported platforms (mobile, web, etc.).
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and other quality assurance measures for AI-powered app features.
• Debug and resolve issues related to performance, scalability, and security in applications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines for coding practices, security, and data privacy.
• Take ownership of the deployment process, ensuring smooth application launches and versioning management.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Specialized certifications in AI/ML or app development technologies are a plus.

• 3+ years of experience in app development with a strong focus on integrating AI/ML technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML application development, including model integration, real-time inference, and deployment.
• Proficient in developing mobile and web applications using modern development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Django, Flask).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and integrating AI models within cloud-native applications.
• Experience with AI/ML libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and Scikit-learn, with the ability to optimize and scale models in production.

• AI & Machine Learning Expertise
• Deep Learning Frameworks – Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX for training and fine-tuning models.
• Generative Models – Knowledge of transformers (GPT, BERT, LLaMA), diffusion models (Stable Diffusion, DALL·E), and VAEs.
• Prompt Engineering – Ability to craft effective prompts and optimize LLM responses.
• Model Fine-Tuning & Optimization – Experience in LoRA, PEFT (Parameter Efficient Fine-Tuning), RLHF (Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback).
• NLP & Computer Vision – Depending on the application (text, images, or multimodal AI).

• Frontend Technologies – React, Next.js, Vue.js for web apps; Swift/Kotlin for mobile apps.
• Backend Development – Node.js, Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), or Go for API development.
• Database Management – NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase), SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• API Integration – Experience with OpenAI API, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Google Gemini, etc.

• Cloud Platforms – AWS (SageMaker, Lambda), Google Cloud (Vertex AI), Azure (OpenAI services).
• Containerization & Deployment – Docker, Kubernetes for scalable AI services.
• MLOps & CI/CD – GitHub Actions, MLflow, Kubeflow for continuous model integration and monitoring.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for app development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on working in teams and driving projects forward in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Passion for AI and its transformative role in the Media & Entertainment industry.

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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