Software Engineering L5

World's leading entertainment service with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries offering TV series, films and games.
$100,000 - $720,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Software Engineering L5

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 283 million subscribers across 190+ countries, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (L5) for their Platform Engineering organization. The role focuses on the Modernization Engineering team, whose mission is to enable Netflix engineering teams to build innovative experiences through transparent infrastructure changes.

As a full-stack engineer in this position, you'll be instrumental in building and managing scalable automation to enhance migration experiences. The role requires a "generalizing specialist" approach, working across a broad spectrum of applications with passion and agility. You'll be deeply involved in understanding product suites, collaborating with customer teams, and developing automation tools for change campaigns.

The position offers an exceptional compensation package ranging from $100,000 to $720,000, with a unique structure allowing you to choose your preferred mix of salary and stock options. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and generous time-off policies.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that's transforming entertainment while working with cutting-edge technologies and distributed systems. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring both strong engineering skills and excellent collaboration abilities. You'll be part of a team that drives technical evolution across Netflix's entire engineering ecosystem, making a significant impact on the company's technological future.

Last updated 16 hours ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineering L5

  • Partner with Platform Engineering teams to understand product suite, customer personas, and usage patterns
  • Collaborate with customer teams on technical requirements and change campaigns
  • Develop and maintain automation and tooling for change campaigns
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to increase development velocity
  • Execute software change campaigns effectively

Requirements For Software 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
  • Product centric mindset
  • Bias to action to deliver outcomes in partnership with customer teams

Benefits For Software Engineering L5

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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