Netflix · 4 hours ago
Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Cloud Gateway
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $720K/yrNetflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide. The company is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Cloud Gateway team, responsible for designing, building, and operating the core infrastructure that enables secure and efficient communication for various applications.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTVVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and integrate functionality within our data plane and control plane to uplift the security, observability, and resilience story for traffic traversing the cloud
Develop software solutions and tools to enhance the developer and product experience in collaboration with team members and stakeholders
Lead the development and integration of new security features into Netflix Zuul's data plane to continuously strengthen the security posture
Drive alignment with stakeholders and manage strategic partnerships
Provide technical mentorship for junior engineers and set best practices through detailed design reviews and high-quality code reviews
Qualification
Required
Experience designing and developing software for highly reliable and highly scalable distributed systems in a cloud environment
Hands-on experience with API Gateway technologies, such as Netflix Zuul OSS, Envoy Gateway, Kubernetes Gateway API, Istio Gateway, or other Gateway solutions
Deep expertise in Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) and Layer 7 (HTTP/S, gRPC, WebSockets) protocols
Deep understanding of TLS protocol internals, common vulnerabilities, and configuration best practices
Solid understanding of secure communication and API Security Standards (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, OpenID Connect)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, or C++
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes using data, and deliver clear, actionable solutions
Demonstrate a high degree of ownership and accountability for execution, managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Possess a growth mindset and a continuous drive to learn, evaluate, and adapt to new and evolving technologies
Preferred
Experience developing, testing, and deploying eBPF programs for network monitoring or security applications is a plus
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
Wells FargoTCVGroupe Arnault
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $59B
2024-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2018-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.67M
Leadership Team
Gregory Peters
Co-CEO
Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
Recent News
2025-12-31
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