Netflix · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer (L5) - Internal Tooling
Los Gatos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $720K/yrNetflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, and they are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer (L5) to join their Special Operations Accounts, Workflows & Tools (SWT) Team. This role involves architecting and building core technical systems that power their platform, focusing on distributed systems and backend engineering while mentoring early-career engineers.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTVVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Architect, build, and operate core backend systems and internal platform tooling as a part of the Netflix Consumer Identity Platform
Design and implement scalable, resilient distributed systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven architectures, real-time access control)
Take full ownership of technical projects, driving them from conception to production
Mentor early-career engineers through code reviews, design sessions, pair programming, and knowledge sharing
Engage regularly with cross-functional partners and stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts clearly
Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and high-impact delivery
Qualification
Required
Skilled in designing for scalability and resilience in high-scale environments
Strong systems design skills, able to architect robust, maintainable solutions
Proficient in backend languages such as Java, Go, or Python; comfortable operating and deploying services in cloud environments (AWS etc.)
Demonstrated hands-on experience with high-volume, distributed databases (e.g., Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar)
Expertise in asynchronous event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, event-driven microservices, or serverless event processing with AWS Lambda)
Excellent communicator, able to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Self-driven individual contributor who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments
Passionate about mentoring and supporting the growth of new graduates and early-career engineers
Preferred
Preference for candidates with a background in platform, tooling, or infrastructure
Bonus: Experience building orchestration systems/engines, full-stack development, or working across multiple tech stacks
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
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$63.91BKey Investors
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2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $59B
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2018-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.67M
Leadership Team
Gregory Peters
Co-CEO
Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
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