Engineering Manager - OnlineDataStores (Caching)

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games.
$190,000 - $920,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Engineering Manager - OnlineDataStores (Caching)

Netflix's Online Data Stores organization is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Caching pod, a critical component of their infrastructure. This role oversees a team of nine engineers providing centralized managed caching services, including products like Hollow, Gutenberg, EVCache, and Redis. These solutions power critical Tier 0 services essential to Netflix's streaming platform.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in distributed systems and platform engineering, capable of leading high-performing teams while maintaining 99.95+% availability for mission-critical services. This position requires balancing technical excellence with strong leadership skills, focusing on both system reliability and team development.

The role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of large-scale distributed systems, managing caching solutions that directly impact Netflix's global streaming service. The position combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in both areas to succeed.

Working at Netflix means joining a diverse, inclusive team with members from various backgrounds and countries. The company offers comprehensive benefits, flexible compensation structure with options between salary and stock options, and a unique culture based on freedom and responsibility.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who wants to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading streaming services, working with cutting-edge technology while building and leading high-performing teams. The role requires balancing technical expertise with strategic thinking and people leadership skills.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Engineering Manager - OnlineDataStores (Caching)

  • Partner to deliver vision, strategy, and adoption of online caching datastores
  • Form cross-functional partnerships to align engineering teams
  • Build, scale, and grow a team of outstanding engineers
  • Balance technical risks and improvements across critical strategies
  • Ensure delivery of reliable, scalable data solutions
  • Oversee development and maintenance of Tier 0 systems
  • Guide work across critical domains using distributed systems expertise

Requirements For Engineering Manager - OnlineDataStores (Caching)

Redis
Java
  • Experience as an engineering leader managing distributed teams
  • Technical strategy and vision capabilities
  • Platform & Distributed Systems expertise
  • Experience running reliable distributed systems with 99.95+% availability
  • Strong influence and collaboration skills
  • Proven track record of delivering results on critical priorities
  • Experience in talent development and coaching
  • Inclusive leadership experience
  • Customer focus and execution excellence
  • Domain expertise in Tier 0 products
  • Strategic decision-making and communication skills

Benefits For Engineering Manager - OnlineDataStores (Caching)

401k
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • 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
  • 35 days annually for paid time off (hourly employees)
  • Flexible time off (salaried employees)

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