Software Engineer (L4), Consumer ML Model Compute & Serving Systems

Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer (L4) for the Consumer ML Model Compute & Serving Systems team. This role is crucial in developing the foundation for model computation, inference, and serving for all ML/AI innovation across various Consumer ML domains. The team is responsible for building scalable systems including a model serving platform, an event-driven model compute framework, and a compute orchestration engine.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing building blocks for running ML models at scale
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to advance Netflix's ML/AI initiatives
• Building high-traffic distributed systems and ML infrastructure
• Supporting large-scale ML models with high availability, throughput, and performance
• Implementing applications in object-oriented programming (primarily Java)
• Performing DevOps tasks including performance tuning, deployment management, and capacity planning
• Working with public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP

Ideal candidates should have:

• Experience in building scalable, robust systems and applying ML algorithms
• Strong software engineering skills with a focus on best practices
• Self-motivation and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Comfort working in a majority-remote team across different time zones
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Applied Math, Engineering, or related field
• Strong communication skills and bias towards action

Netflix offers a unique culture, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible compensation structure allowing employees to choose between salary and stock options. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all candidates.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical systems that directly influence the Netflix customer experience, making it ideal for engineers passionate about large-scale ML infrastructure and its impact on entertainment technology.