Distributed Systems Engineer (L4), Content Engineering

Global streaming entertainment service that produces and distributes original content worldwide.
$170,000 - $720,000
Distributed Systems
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Distributed Systems Engineer (L4), Content Engineering

Netflix's Content Engineering team is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer to join their Enterprise Developer Paved Road (EDPR) team. This role is crucial in building products and services that enable content creation, launch, and promotion for Netflix's global content partners. The position offers an opportunity to work on technologies that support the creation of hit shows like "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things."

The role focuses on developing a robust platform that simplifies application development in the content creation ecosystem. You'll be working on abstracting non-functional requirements and creating developer-friendly environments that minimize engineering toil and enable rapid iterations. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, with a strong emphasis on building scalable and highly available infrastructure.

Netflix offers a unique culture and comprehensive benefits package, including flexible compensation structure where employees can choose between salary and stock options. The team prides itself on its diverse background, ranging from humanities to engineering, and welcomes perspectives from various disciplines. They're committed to building an inclusive environment and offer remote work options for candidates within the U.S.

The role requires strong technical skills in Java or similar OO languages, experience with microservices, and the ability to handle complex requirements. You'll be part of a team that includes product managers, designers, and various engineering specialists, with opportunities to expand your role and responsibilities. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $170,000 to $720,000, along with extensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) matching, and generous time-off policies.

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Responsibilities For Distributed Systems Engineer (L4), Content Engineering

  • Build and operate robust, scalable, and highly available infrastructures
  • Focus on developer experience, observability and operational excellence
  • Work independently while collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams
  • Drive conversations and decisions through written and verbal communication
  • Build technologies that scale Netflix studio efforts globally

Requirements For Distributed Systems Engineer (L4), Content Engineering

Java
  • 2+ years of experience working on distributed systems features or applications
  • Proficient experience with Java, C# or other OO programming languages
  • Good understanding of OO design principles
  • Understanding of multithreading and parallelism
  • Understanding of software observability
  • Experience in developing microservices, data modeling and API designs
  • Ability to describe complex technical concepts
  • Participate in on-call rotation and lead incident reviews

Benefits For Distributed Systems Engineer (L4), Content Engineering

401k
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • 35 days annually for paid time off (hourly employees)
  • Flexible time off (salaried employees)

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