Software Engineer L4, Ads Inventory Management & Forecasting

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
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Software Engineer L4, Ads Inventory Management & Forecasting

Netflix, a global entertainment leader with 283 million subscribers, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Ads Inventory Management & Forecasting team. This role is part of Netflix's advertising initiative, launched in 2022, which offers members a lower-priced, ad-supported tier. The position focuses on building sophisticated advertising systems that power ad delivery while maintaining an optimal viewing experience.

The role involves developing state-of-the-art realtime inventory forecasting solutions using ML models and high-performance ad server simulations. You'll work on systems enabling publisher inventory management, supporting various monetization strategies including dynamic pricing, rate card management, and yield optimization.

As part of a new team in Netflix's advertising space, you'll have the opportunity to build unique value propositions that help differentiate Netflix in the Connected TV advertising market. The role requires expertise in handling large-scale data, building distributed systems, and understanding the advertising marketplace.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, stock options, and flexible time off. Netflix provides a unique cultural environment that values inclusion and diversity, offering competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $720,000, with the flexibility to choose between salary and stock options.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about advertising technology to join a rapidly growing team and make significant impacts in the Connected TV advertising space while working with Netflix's world-class content delivery ecosystem.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer L4, Ads Inventory Management & Forecasting

  • Build state-of-art realtime inventory forecasting solutions
  • Develop publisher inventory management systems
  • Implement monetization strategies including dynamic pricing and yield optimization
  • Work on high-performance ad server simulations
  • Build systems that ensure advertiser brand safety

Requirements For Software Engineer L4, Ads Inventory Management & Forecasting

Python
  • Professional experience in building sophisticated ads forecasting systems with ML models and ad server simulation
  • Experience in building publisher inventory management solutions
  • Experience handling large volumes of data with big data tools like Spark
  • Understanding of advertising marketplace and publisher side challenges
  • Experience with modern programming languages
  • Familiar with A/B testing and experimentation
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams

Benefits For Software Engineer L4, Ads Inventory Management & Forecasting

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
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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