Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Infra Control Planes

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
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Infra Control Planes

Netflix is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) for their Infra Control Planes team. This role is part of the Cloud Engineering organization, which manages Netflix's massive cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will drive the transformation of Netflix's cloud infrastructure control planes towards a platform enabling high-level declarative infrastructure orchestration.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building Distributed Systems for sequencing, provisioning, and configuring service infrastructure using Temporal, Java, Kotlin, and Go
  • Operating critical Tier-0 Control Planes
  • Engaging with end engineering users to improve their experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration and communication

Required skills:

  • Proficiency in Java, C++, Go, Python, or similar languages
  • Experience with building and operating highly reliable distributed systems in cloud environments
  • Ability to tackle ambiguous problems and break them down pragmatically

The role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes incremental steps to solve big problems, and is independent and self-driven. The team is at the forefront of cloud technology, solving unprecedented scale problems and innovating to increase fleet-wide agility, efficiency, and reliability of Netflix's cloud infrastructure.

Netflix offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, mental health support, a 401(k) with employer match, stock options, and various leave programs. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an equal-opportunity work environment.

Join Netflix in pushing the boundaries of performance and resilience, empowering developers to create groundbreaking applications on a reliable platform that entertains hundreds of millions of customers worldwide.

Last updated 19 days ago

Responsibilities For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Infra Control Planes

  • Building Distributed Systems responsible for sequencing, provisioning, and configuring service infrastructure for all of Netflix leveraging Temporal, Java, Kotlin, and Go
  • Operating some of our most critical Tier-0 Control Planes
  • Engaging directly with end engineering users to understand their needs and improve their experience
  • Leaning into proactiveness and effective communication in pursuit of cross-functional alignment

Requirements For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Infra Control Planes

Java
Go
Kotlin
  • Recent and proficient experience with Java, C++, Go, Python, or similar
  • Experience building & operating highly reliable distributed systems in a cloud environment
  • Passion for technology, pragmatic thinking, ability to jump into an ambiguous area and break down complex problems

Benefits For Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Infra Control Planes

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
  • 35 days annually for paid time off (for hourly employees)
  • Flexible time off (for salaried employees)

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