Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content Engineering

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 283 million subscribers across 190+ countries, is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer for their Content Engineering team. This role is integral to building the technologies that power Netflix's global content creation and promotion pipeline.

The position sits within the Content Middleware Infrastructure team, focusing on developing and maintaining highly leveraged, fully managed data, workflow, and messaging platforms. You'll be directly impacting how Netflix creates and promotes hit shows like "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things" on a global scale.

As a Staff Engineer (L5), you'll be responsible for architecting and building robust distributed systems that emphasize high availability, fault tolerance, and performance. The role requires strong technical leadership, with opportunities to influence technical direction and mentor other engineers. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Kafka, and Cassandra, while collaborating with diverse teams across the organization.

Netflix offers a unique culture that values independence, excellence, and inclusion. The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $170,000 to $720,000, with flexibility to choose between salary and stock options. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health coverage, mental health support, 401(k) matching, and generous time-off policies.

This remote position offers the opportunity to work from anywhere in the U.S., emphasizing Netflix's focus on talent and results rather than location. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in distributed systems, strong programming skills, and a track record of technical leadership. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges at scale and want to be part of shaping the future of global entertainment, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.