Netflix · 5 months ago
Software Engineer (L5), Ads Media Planning
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $720K/yrNetflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join the Ads Media Planning team, which focuses on developing innovative ad tech systems to optimize media investments and enhance the advertising business.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTVVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Building applications and APIs that support every stage of the media planning process, from initial plan creation and inventory allocation through to campaign activation and completion
Delivering transparency on media plan performance and providing users with actionable insights to optimize their planning strategies
Partnering with stakeholders across the Ads Platform (Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Design) to develop scalable, impactful media planning solutions that drive business value
Qualification
Required
Experience in building first party tools, APIs and services that leverage data and real-time insights to support media planning workflows
Understanding of how media planning workflow works with other parts of an ads platform like pre-sales to delivery for a holistic view of the business
Familiarity with RFPs and pre-sales processes through to campaign activation
Familiarity with AHC (agency holding cos) planning tools, and various forms of media planning support enabled through integrations
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Experience with building modern backend and frontend applications on cloud / AWS using Java, Spring Boot, React, GraphQL, Node.js or equivalent technologies
Experience with distributed systems and microservices, NoSQL databases, queues like Apache Kafka and a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Preferred
Contributed to an ads industry technology standard (e.g VAST, OpenRTB) or worked on an industry consortium effort, working group etc
Familiarity with legal compliance and changing landscape of ads regulations around the world
Experience working in the CTV space and knowledge of its unique constraints
Working knowledge of AI/ML/genAI techniques and an ability to apply them to sales processes such as channel, product, targeting, budget recommendations
Benefits
Health Plans
Mental Health support
A 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
Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off
Company
Netflix
Netflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$63.91BKey Investors
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2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $59B
2024-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2018-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.67M
Leadership Team
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Co-CEO
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