Distributed Systems Engineer L4, GenAI Platform

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.
$170,000 - $720,000
Distributed Systems
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Distributed Systems Engineer L4, GenAI Platform

Netflix's Platform Engineering organization is seeking a senior Distributed Systems Engineer for their GenAI Platform team within the Data Platform. The role focuses on boosting productivity of data science and engineering community by building developer platforms for GenAI applications. The team's mission is to enable efficient creation of GenAI applications, leveraging LLM models and internally fine-tuned models.

The position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive environment with team members from various backgrounds and countries. The role involves designing and implementing APIs for language models, developing frameworks for GenAI applications, and creating integrations with Netflix's data platform solutions.

Netflix offers a unique compensation structure with flexible salary-to-stock options ratio, comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and various insurance options. Full-time employees receive generous paid time off - 35 days annually for hourly employees and flexible time off for salaried employees.

The company's Data Platform aims to maximize data value by improving productivity and innovation across Netflix. The platform supports the company's scaling and evolution by providing high-performance, secure, and flexible data infrastructure. Working here means joining a team that values inclusion, diversity, and thoughtful problem-solving while building systems that impact millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of software engineering experience, strong GenAI stack knowledge, expertise in building SDKs and APIs, and proficiency in Java, GRPC, Python, and GraphQL. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI applications at one of the world's leading entertainment services.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Distributed Systems Engineer L4, GenAI Platform

  • Design, build, and deploy APIs to access third-party large language models and internal fine-tuned ML models
  • Develop frameworks and components for building GenAI applications
  • Develop and maintain integrations between third-party products and Netflix data platform solutions
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and technical program managers across teams
  • Solve real business needs at scale using software engineering and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Rapidly iterate with users to improve product experiences while establishing foundational capabilities

Requirements For Distributed Systems Engineer L4, GenAI Platform

Java
Python
  • 4+ years of software engineering experience with a successful track record
  • Strong interest and experience with the latest GenAI stack (LLMs, RAG, Agents/Tools)
  • Strong experience building SDKs and APIs for internal or external products
  • Strong software design and development fundamentals
  • Proficiency in Java, GRPC, Python, Python package management tooling, and GraphQL
  • Experience in large-scale build, release, CI/CD, and observability methods
  • Experience designing, building, and deploying ML applications

Benefits For Distributed Systems Engineer L4, GenAI Platform

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Equity
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
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • 35 days annual PTO (hourly employees)
  • Flexible time off (salaried employees)

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