Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

World's leading entertainment service with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries offering TV series, films and games.
$170,000 - $720,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

Netflix, the world's leading entertainment service, is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) for their Content Engineering team. This role is crucial in building technologies that scale Netflix's studio operations globally. The position focuses on developing products and services that enable the entire workflow of content creation, from pitch to play, supporting shows like "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things."

The role sits within either the Middleware Infrastructure (MWI) team or the Media Infrastructure Platform (MIP) team. MWI provides a workflow management platform supporting Netflix's business workflow and task management. MIP delivers large-scale infrastructure for content media, enabling Netflix to store, access, and process media files efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in distributed systems, with strong expertise in Java or similar languages. They'll be responsible for building highly available infrastructures, focusing on developer experience and operational excellence. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $170,000 to $720,000, with flexible stock options.

Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and generous time off. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, welcoming remote candidates from anywhere in the U.S. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact in the entertainment technology sector while working with cutting-edge distributed systems at global scale.

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Responsibilities For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

  • Build and operate robust, scalable, and highly available infrastructures
  • Focus on developer experience, observability and operational excellence
  • Solve problems using appropriate technologies
  • Be an evangelist for high quality code and engineering best practices
  • Assist in career development of others
  • Mentor individuals and help build technical communities
  • Partner with engineers, product managers and TPMs across different areas

Requirements For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

Java
Kafka
Cassandra
  • 5+ years of experience in crafting complex distributed systems
  • Proficient experience with Java, C# or other OO programming languages
  • Solid understanding of OO design principles, concurrency, multi-threading, performance tuning and observability
  • Proven track record in architecting, building, and operating distributed systems
  • Experience in setting technical directions for engineering projects
  • Ability to proactively describe complex technical concepts
  • Participate in on-call rotation and lead incident reviews

Benefits For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • 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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