Engineering Manager - Platform Networking
Description For Engineering Manager - Platform Networking
Netflix, the world's leading entertainment service with 283 million paid memberships globally, is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Platform Networking organization. This role is crucial in managing the Cloud Gateway team, which serves as the entry point for all traffic entering Netflix's cloud infrastructure.
The position offers an opportunity to lead and evolve edge services at Netflix, working with a diverse team of talented engineers. You'll be responsible for driving solutions that manage traffic at scale across the Netflix ecosystem, focusing on resiliency, security, routing, and observability. The role involves collaboration with device teams, service owners, and platform partners across Netflix.
As an Engineering Manager, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of Netflix's network infrastructure, particularly supporting initiatives like Live, Ads, Gaming, M&A, and Security. The role requires deep technical expertise in Layer 4 to Layer 7 networking solutions and experience with high-scale distributed infrastructure.
The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $190,000 to $920,000, with flexibility in choosing between salary and stock options. Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and various insurance programs. The company promotes a strong culture of inclusion and diversity, providing flexible time off for salaried employees and 35 days of PTO for hourly employees.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical leader who wants to make a significant impact on Netflix's infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams. The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can balance immediate execution needs with long-term vision.
Responsibilities For Engineering Manager - Platform Networking
- Drive the vision and strategy on how to evolve Network Platform solutions
- Build, scale, and mentor a cohesive team of engineers
- Form strong cross-functional partnerships with stakeholders
- Balance competing priorities across multiple cross-functional stakeholders and programs
Requirements For Engineering Manager - Platform Networking
- Experience in building and operating high scale tier-0 distributed infrastructure
- Deep understanding of Layer 4 to Layer 7 networking solutions
- Technical acumen with the ability to go deep as needed
- Proven track record of timely execution and maintaining engineering quality
- Customer obsession and a product mindset
- Strategic thinking ability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits For Engineering Manager - Platform Networking
- 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 (hourly employees)
- Flexible time off (salaried employees)
