Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Platform Engineering

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 283 million subscribers, is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer for their Platform Engineering team. This role is at the heart of Netflix's cloud infrastructure, which powers one of the world's largest streaming platforms. The position focuses on transforming Netflix's cloud infrastructure control planes towards a platform enabling high-level declarative infrastructure orchestration.

The role involves building and operating critical distributed systems that manage Netflix's vast cloud infrastructure. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Temporal, Java, Kotlin, and Go to create systems responsible for sequencing, provisioning, and configuring service infrastructure. The position requires expertise in distributed systems and cloud environments, with a focus on building reliable, scalable solutions.

As a Staff Engineer (L5), you'll be part of the Cloud Engineering organization that manages Netflix's massive AWS footprint. You'll work on integrating Compute, Network, and Storage control planes, developing blueprints for efficient services, and abstracting infrastructure complexities for developers. The role offers competitive compensation ($100,000 - $720,000), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on problems at an unprecedented scale.

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, takes incremental approaches to solving complex problems, and is self-driven. You'll be working in Netflix's unique culture that values independent decision-making, innovation, and inclusion. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a team that's pushing the boundaries of cloud infrastructure and contributing to the entertainment experience of millions worldwide.