Staff Product Designer, Developer Platform
Description For Staff Product Designer, Developer Platform
Netflix, a global entertainment leader with 283 million subscribers, is seeking a Staff Product Designer to revolutionize their Developer Platform experience. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of developer experience at one of the world's most innovative companies.
The position focuses on crafting intuitive experiences that empower engineers to build and ship innovative entertainment experiences for Netflix's global audience. You'll be working at the intersection of developer productivity, user experience, and technical infrastructure, designing complex workflows and systems that streamline the entire software lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include leading design strategy for complex platform initiatives, creating unified developer portal experiences, implementing AI-powered features with contextual insights, and developing productivity tools. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers to drive end-to-end design solutions and establish scalable design practices.
The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of product design experience, with a strong background in designing developer tools and technical products. You should excel in systems thinking, possess expert knowledge of design tools like Figma, and have a proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives from concept to launch.
The role offers a competitive compensation range of $310,000 - $710,000, with the flexibility to choose between 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 position is perfect for a seasoned designer who is passionate about technical product design, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to shape the future of developer experience at Netflix. You'll have the opportunity to influence how Netflix builds entertainment experiences for millions worldwide while working in a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities For Staff Product Designer, Developer Platform
- Lead design strategy for complex developer platform initiatives
- Define and evolve design patterns and systems that scale across the platform
- Create cohesive, end-to-end experiences that reduce cognitive load
- Drive end-to-end design solutions for complex technical workflows
- Craft and validate prototypes that effectively communicate solutions
- Partner with product and engineering teams to shape strategy and implementation
- Facilitate design workshops and creative sessions with technical stakeholders
- Mentor other designers in technical product design
- Shape how we measure and improve developer experience
Requirements For Staff Product Designer, Developer Platform
- 8+ years as a Product Designer (or equivalent experience)
- Experience designing developer tools, platforms, or technical products
- Strong portfolio demonstrating complex system design and technical product work
- Expert in design tools (Figma, etc.) and prototyping technologies
- Strong systems thinking and ability to design scalable solutions
- Deep understanding of software development workflows and tools
- Experience building and evolving component-based design systems
- Successfully led design strategy for complex technical products
- Excellence in communicating design decisions to technical audiences
Benefits For Staff Product Designer, Developer Platform
- 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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