Distributed Systems Engineer L5 - Delivery

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages.
$100,000 - $720,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Distributed Systems Engineer L5 - Delivery

Netflix is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer L5 for their Delivery Core team. This full-stack platform engineering team enables continuous delivery of software and infrastructure changes across all Netflix services. The role involves working on developer platforms like Spinnaker and Managed Delivery to improve software deployment, infrastructure changes, and application deployment specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reducing friction and time to deploy software across the internal fleet
  • Improving the safety of infrastructure changes
  • Enhancing ease of use for configuring application deployment specifications

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Strong software skills in Java or other JVM languages
  • Experience with complex distributed systems components
  • Proficiency in backend services and integration layers
  • Ability to break down complexity and communicate progress

Additional helpful skills include:

  • Experience with Java or Kotlin
  • Background in developer platform teams
  • Familiarity with Spring Boot framework
  • Proficiency with high volume data stores

Netflix offers a unique culture, high-impact work, collaboration with excellent colleagues, and opportunities for growth. The compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $720,000, with comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, stock options, and paid leave programs.

Netflix is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates regardless of background.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Distributed Systems Engineer L5 - Delivery

  • Work on developer platforms for software and infrastructure changes
  • Improve Spinnaker and Managed Delivery platforms
  • Reduce friction and time to deploy software across the internal fleet
  • Improve the safety of infrastructure changes
  • Enhance ease of use for configuring application deployment specifications

Requirements For Distributed Systems Engineer L5 - Delivery

Java
Kotlin
  • Strong software skills in Java or other JVM languages
  • Experience with operating complex distributed systems components
  • Proficiency in backend services and integration layers
  • Ability to break down complexity, iterate, and communicate progress
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Curiosity and ability to work on ambiguous problems
  • Strong communication skills

Benefits For Distributed Systems Engineer L5 - Delivery

401k
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • 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
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees

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