Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

One of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games.
$170,000 - $720,000
Distributed Systems
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 278 million paid memberships, is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer for their Content Engineering team. This role is crucial in building products and services that power Netflix's content creation and promotion workflow. As part of the Content Engineering team, you'll directly impact how Netflix creates and promotes shows like "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things" globally.

The position offers an opportunity to work on sophisticated distributed systems within either the Content Middleware Infrastructure (MWI) team or the Media Infrastructure Platform (MIP) team. These teams are responsible for developing and maintaining critical infrastructure that enables Netflix's studio operations and content delivery at scale.

The ideal candidate will thrive in an autonomous environment while collaborating with diverse teams across the organization. You'll be responsible for building robust, scalable infrastructure with a focus on developer experience and operational excellence. The role requires strong technical expertise in distributed systems, along with the ability to mentor others and influence technical decisions.

Netflix offers a unique culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. The compensation package is comprehensive, including a flexible salary-to-stock-options ratio, extensive health benefits, and generous time-off policies. The salary range of $170,000 - $720,000 reflects Netflix's commitment to top-of-market compensation.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on global entertainment technology while working in a culture that emphasizes freedom and responsibility. The position offers remote work flexibility within the U.S., allowing you to contribute to Netflix's mission from anywhere in the country.

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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 and mentor individuals
  • Participate in on-call rotation and lead incident reviews
  • Set technical directions for engineering projects
  • Make architectural decisions
  • Influence partner and cross-functional teams

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 and making architectural decisions
  • Ability to proactively describe complex technical concepts to stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
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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