Software Engineer (L5) - Consumer Engineering
Description For Software Engineer (L5) - Consumer Engineering
Netflix, the global entertainment powerhouse serving 283 million subscribers worldwide, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Consumer Engineering team. This remote position offers an exceptional opportunity to work on critical backend systems that power Netflix's streaming platform, including API infrastructure, messaging, personalization, and payment systems.
The role demands a seasoned professional with 6-8+ years of experience who excels in distributed systems engineering and object-oriented programming. You'll be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges that directly impact millions of users worldwide. The position offers an impressive salary range of $100,000 - $720,000, reflecting Netflix's commitment to top market compensation.
What makes this role unique is Netflix's distinctive culture of freedom and responsibility, where you'll have the autonomy to drive major initiatives while working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale, low-latency systems that power Netflix's global entertainment platform.
The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that values technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and direct business impact. You'll work closely with teams across engineering, product, design, and data science, ensuring Netflix continues to innovate in the streaming space. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans, mental health support, equity options, and flexible time off, demonstrating their commitment to work-life balance.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact at a company that's reshaping the entertainment industry. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, while working on technology that brings joy to millions of people worldwide.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer (L5) - Consumer Engineering
- Work on core backend systems impacting API platform, messaging, personalization, sign-up, partnership, payments, and billing systems
- Drive large projects throughout their lifecycle
- Work cross-functionally across engineering, product, design, ML/data science, and consumer insights
- Design and build distributed systems
- Drive real business impact through software engineering and analytical skills
Requirements For Software Engineer (L5) - Consumer Engineering
- 6-8+ years of professional experience designing, building, and shipping software
- Skilled in object-oriented programming and excellent code writing
- Experience with large-scale, low-latency distributed systems
- Proficient in systems design
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Self-driven and impact-oriented
- Ability to work through ambiguity and multi-task effectively
- Passion for quality and ownership of work
Benefits For Software Engineer (L5) - Consumer Engineering
- 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)
