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Netflix · 1 day ago

Security Software Engineer, ML Detection Engineering

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships. They are seeking a Security Software Engineer to enhance detection frameworks and minimize risk through machine learning capabilities.

Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTVVideo Streaming
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Responsibilities

Help mature and expand existing detection frameworks, platforms, and portfolio through the use of machine learning capabilities
Create and continually improve detections that run on Netflix's platforms to minimize risk
Surface malicious or anomalous behavior to identify attacker presence or activity
Generate the largest impact and benefits for Netflix using a risk-based prioritization mindset

Qualification

Anomaly detection methodsMachine learningPythonAWSSQLJavaJupyter NotebooksInformation security conceptsCommunication skills

Required

At least 5 years of experience implementing anomaly detection methods at scale, ideally using ML, with a detection-as-code approach
Passionate about using software engineering skills in pursuit of reducing risk and improving the security space
Experience working in a continuous integration and continuous delivery, cloud-based environment
Familiar with working in an AWS environment
Adept at working with Python in a big data environment
Skilled at using SQL to query data
Familiar with computer and information security concepts
Comfortable working on ambitious projects with a very small, tight-knit team
Operate effectively across teams and disciplines in highly ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred

Experience with creating and tuning AWS detections is nice to have
Experience with Java and/or Jupyter Notebooks is a plus

Benefits

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
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 is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies.

H1B Sponsorship

Netflix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (310)
2024 (309)
2023 (191)
2022 (261)
2021 (268)
2020 (225)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$63.91B
Key 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

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Gregory Peters
Co-CEO
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Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
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