Engineering Manager - Asset Personalization Platform

One of the world's leading entertainment services with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries
$190,000 - $920,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Engineering Manager - Asset Personalization Platform

Netflix is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Asset Personalization Platform team, a crucial component of their entertainment service that serves 283 million paid memberships globally. This role focuses on developing systems that personalize user interface assets like artwork, trailers, and metadata to enhance member experience.

The position requires leading a team of distributed systems engineers in building high-throughput, low-latency systems that deliver personalized assets in real-time. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience leading backend teams, strong technical expertise in distributed systems, and a proven track record of building impactful products.

The role involves collaborating with various teams including Content Creative, Machine Learning researchers, Product Management, and client engineering teams. The manager will be responsible for developing a scalable platform that meets asset requirements for Netflix's diverse content catalog including movies, TV shows, games, and live content.

Key responsibilities include technical leadership, team mentorship, strategic planning, and driving innovation in asset personalization systems. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $190,000 to $920,000, based on experience and location.

The ideal candidate should embody Netflix's core values, demonstrate strong communication skills, and have experience with personalization, AB testing, and cloud computing. They should be capable of fostering an inclusive environment while driving technical excellence and business impact.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of content personalization at one of the world's leading entertainment platforms, working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams to enhance the viewing experience for millions of Netflix members worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Engineering Manager - Asset Personalization Platform

  • Guide team in developing a product platform for personalized member experiences
  • Act as a technical advisor to the team
  • Drive team's roadmap and manage expectations
  • Partner with product leaders and influence product direction
  • Mentor and grow a diverse team of engineers
  • Develop high-throughput, low-latency systems for personalized assets delivery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Content Creative, Machine Learning, Product Management, and others

Requirements For Engineering Manager - Asset Personalization Platform

Java
  • BS in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
  • 3-5 years of experience leading backend distributed systems teams
  • Strong technical acumen
  • Experience building and operating distributed systems
  • Domain experience with personalization, AB testing, machine learning, cloud computing, and Java
  • Excellence in communicating context with team, stakeholders, partners, and leadership
  • Track record of hiring diverse, highly talented engineers

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