Netflix · 1 month ago
Distributed Systems Software Engineer (L5) - Open Connect Control Plane
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 Distributed Systems Software Engineer to build and manage scalable distributed systems that enhance their content delivery network and improve business value through network insights.
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Responsibilities
You build durable and scalable distributed 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
You can translate complex technical ideas into business-oriented proposals, backed by compelling stories with data
You believe that fostering an inclusive environment helps everyone do their best work
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software development with strong experience in Java
Experience building and operating business-critical systems at scale
Distributed Systems experience (e.g., building stateful & stateless systems, experience with Cassandra, Kafka, etc)
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
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