Netflix · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer (L5), Systems Optimization
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$388K/yr - $619K/yr
5+ years expNetflix is a leading entertainment company focused on pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in analytics and modeling to join the Open Connect Control Plane team, responsible for building scalable and reliable systems that enhance user experience and optimize resource utilization.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTVVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Building cloud services that customers directly hit when they press ‘Play’
Creating algorithms that smartly steer customers to Open Connect appliances for the best possible Quality-of-Experience, considering network latencies, resource availability, and other factors
Developing algorithms and models to understand and optimize hardware utilization and cost efficiency against performance metrics
Creating operational tools to quickly diagnose and fix problems as they arise
Qualification
Required
5+ years software development or proficiency with a modern programming language
Experience building and operating business-critical, real-time systems and models at scale
Behavioral modeling and analytics experience (e.g. experience with Python, Tensorflow, Spark, SQL, Presto, etc.)
You use mathematical approaches to model dynamic systems
You are familiar with modeling techniques and building optimization algorithms, including general ML, static, trend, and time-series
You build robust, responsive, and scalable systems
You are comfortable with ambiguity
You are able to iterate quickly on ideas and incorporate feedback
You care about building quality software that your teammates can support
You have a passion for operational excellence, educating others, and rigor
You believe that fostering an inclusive environment helps everyone do their best work
Preferred
Distributed Systems Experience (e.g. Java)
Basic background in networking concepts
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$72.11BKey Investors
Wells FargoTCVGroupe Arnault
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $67.2B
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
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