Senior Software Engineer (L5) - Audio/Video Tools and Tests

Netflix, the world's leading entertainment service with 278 million paid memberships, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Audio Video Tools & Tests (AVTnT) team. This role is crucial in developing automation tools for device audio/video quality characterization at scale.

The position sits within the TV-Media organization, which helps engineers worldwide deploy the Netflix application efficiently and with high quality. The AVTnT team specifically focuses on creating automation tools that enable device audio/video quality characterization across Netflix's diverse device ecosystem. Their work impacts major manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, Google, and Amazon, affecting hundreds of millions of devices globally.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and owning testing strategies, developing automation solutions, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies in live broadcasts and streaming, contributing to products like EyePatch, and developing solutions for HDMI and audio/video testing.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience, strong Python or JavaScript skills, and knowledge of audio/video broadcast and streaming products. Experience with SDI, SMPTE 2110, or HDMI standards is a plus. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $720,000, with flexibility to choose between salary and stock options.

Netflix values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates who can bring unique perspectives and complementary skills to the team. The position offers the opportunity to work with leading technology partners and impact millions of users' entertainment experience worldwide.