Software Engineering, Platform Modernization Engineering - L5

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.
$100,000 - $720,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer
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Description For Software Engineering, Platform Modernization Engineering - L5

Netflix, a global entertainment leader with 283 million subscribers, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Platform Modernization Engineering team. This role is crucial in enabling Netflix engineering teams to build innovative experiences through transparent infrastructure changes. As part of the Platform Engineering organization, you'll be responsible for evangelizing tech stack evolution and driving product adoptions across the company's infrastructure.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale systems and influence the technical direction of one of the world's leading streaming platforms. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and manage scalable automation solutions that improve migration experiences. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in distributed systems and strong communication skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $100,000 to $720,000, with a flexible structure allowing you to choose between salary and stock options. Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, and flexible time off policies. The company's unique culture emphasizes freedom and responsibility, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated engineers who thrive in a high-impact, collaborative setting.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of modernizing Netflix's technical infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex challenges at scale. This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about building robust systems and driving technical transformation in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineering, Platform Modernization Engineering - L5

  • Partner with Platform Engineering teams to understand product suite, customer personas, and usage patterns
  • Collaborate with customer teams to explain value proposition and technical requirements of change campaigns
  • Develop and maintain automation and tooling for planning and executing change campaigns
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to increase development velocity and reduce TCO

Requirements For Software Engineering, Platform Modernization Engineering - L5

Java
Python
Go
JavaScript
  • 8+ years of previous experience in a Software Engineering role
  • Professional level proficiency in Java, Python, Go or Javascript
  • Experience developing and operating services receiving high scale traffic
  • Deep understanding of microservices based distributed systems architecture with high availability
  • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills and a product centric mindset
  • Bias to action to deliver outcomes in partnership with customer teams

Benefits For Software Engineering, Platform Modernization Engineering - L5

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Equity
  • 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)

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