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Netflix · 4 hours ago

Security Software Engineer, ML Detection Engineering

Netflix is a leading entertainment company focused on pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking an experienced Security Software Engineer to enhance and expand their detection frameworks using machine learning to minimize risks and proactively identify malicious activities.

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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 platforms to minimize risk to Netflix by proactively surfacing malicious or anomalous behavior
Generate the largest impact and benefits for Netflix using a risk-based prioritization mindset

Qualification

Anomaly detectionMachine learningPythonAWSSQLJavaJupyter NotebooksCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

You have at least 5 years of experience implementing anomaly detection methods at scale, ideally using ML, with a detection-as-code approach
You are passionate about using your software engineering skills in pursuit of reducing risk and improving the security space
You have experience working in a continuous integration and continuous delivery, cloud-based environment
You are familiar with working in an AWS environment
You are adept at working with Python in a big data environment and are skilled at using SQL to query data
You are familiar with computer and information security concepts
You are comfortable working on ambitious projects with a very small, tight-knit team
You operate effectively across teams and disciplines in highly ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
You have 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
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 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
$72.11B
Key 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

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Gregory Peters
Co-CEO
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Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
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