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.