Full Stack - Software Engineer (L5) - Platform Engineering

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.
$100,000 - $720,000
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Full Stack - Software Engineer (L5) - Platform Engineering

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 283 million paid memberships across 190+ countries, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Platform Engineering team. This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and developer experience, working on critical systems that power Netflix's massive cloud footprint on AWS. The position offers an opportunity to shape how Netflix engineers interact with service infrastructure, particularly through evolving beloved tools like Spinnaker.

The role demands expertise in both frontend and backend development, with a focus on creating intuitive developer tools and infrastructure UIs. You'll be working on everything from modernizing existing interfaces to building new infrastructure experiences that streamline configuration and management. The position requires a deep understanding of UI development, from classic jQuery to modern React, along with backend capabilities in Java or Go.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about developer tooling and infrastructure management, with experience in cloud consoles or similar developer-focused interfaces. The role offers significant impact potential, working on systems that affect Netflix's entire engineering organization. With a competitive compensation range of $100,000-$720,000 and comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off and stock options, this position represents a chance to join one of tech's most innovative companies.

The successful candidate will thrive in Netflix's unique culture, which emphasizes ownership, impact, and innovation. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of cloud infrastructure at massive scale, solving problems that few other companies encounter. This is a chance to shape the future of how hundreds of Netflix engineers interact with and manage their service infrastructure.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Full Stack - Software Engineer (L5) - Platform Engineering

  • Refactoring, modularizing, and re-platforming existing UIs for infrastructure management
  • Building out brand-new infrastructure experiences
  • Closely partnering with teams in the organization contributing to underlying services and APIs
  • Engaging directly with end engineering users to understand their needs and improve their experience

Requirements For Full Stack - Software Engineer (L5) - Platform Engineering

React
Java
Go
  • Broad UI development experience - from jQuery to React
  • Awareness of time-tested UX guidelines
  • Track record of shipping domain-specific UIs for Developers
  • Ability to work across the stack, i.e. writing RESTful/GraphQL services in Java or Go

Benefits For Full Stack - Software Engineer (L5) - Platform Engineering

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
  • 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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