Senior Manager, Product Design - 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 - $630,000
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior Manager, Product Design - Platform Engineering

Netflix Platform Engineering is seeking a Senior Manager of Product Design to lead their technical product portfolio. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on design expertise, overseeing a team of senior and staff product designers. The position focuses on evolving Netflix's platform infrastructure, which is crucial for the company's scale and operations, supporting engineers, data scientists, and ML practitioners.

The role requires a seasoned design leader with 8+ years of experience who can drive innovation in platform engineering while maintaining user-centric design principles. You'll be responsible for crafting coherent user experiences, setting design vision, and leading the shift towards AI-enabled experiences. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $630,000, with comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k), and stock options.

As a leader, you'll foster an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and spearhead strategic initiatives across the platform. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product management, to ensure alignment with business goals while maintaining focus on user needs. The role is remote, offering flexibility while contributing to Netflix's mission to entertain the world.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Netflix's platform engineering, working with cutting-edge technologies and leading a team that impacts developer productivity and experience. The ideal candidate will combine strong design leadership with technical acumen, able to navigate complex systems while championing user-centered design methodologies.

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Responsibilities For Senior Manager, Product Design - Platform Engineering

  • Lead and grow a team of senior and staff product designers
  • Establish and communicate design vision and strategy
  • Drive strategic decisions for Netflix's platform and technical products
  • Establish design standards and processes for consistency and quality
  • Strengthen partnerships with engineering, product, and data science teams
  • Mentor and coach designers to enhance their skills
  • Foster design-led innovation
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration
  • Develop and nurture relationships with stakeholders

Requirements For Senior Manager, Product Design - Platform Engineering

  • 8+ years of experience in design, with at least 5 years in management roles
  • Experience managing hybrid, remote, and diverse teams
  • Strong design thinking and expertise in technical product design
  • Deep understanding of design thinking and user-centered design methodologies
  • Experience collaborating with design systems and design technology teams
  • Familiarity with design practices at intersection of User Experience and AI
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Proven track record of driving cross-organizational initiatives
  • Experience mentoring and developing senior and staff designers

Benefits For Senior Manager, Product Design - Platform Engineering

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

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