Backend Systems Engineer - Scalable APIs & Cloud

Netflix; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 299,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer to help build and maintain core backend systems that power the API platform, messaging, personalization, and billing capabilities. You will contribute to scalable, distributed architectures that impact users internationally and help drive reliable services.

The role emphasizes strong programming skills, experience with APIs and cloud-based services, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with development, debugging, testing, and operation of APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-based services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working independently under pressure from requirements to launch.

Responsibilities

• We are searching for system engineers to work on our core backend systems that directly impact the API platform, messaging, personalization, signal‑up, partnership, bills, and billing systems.
• As an engineer in this feature, you'll apply your software development skills to clear up complex issues with real international impact.
• You'll be learning and contributing to scalable, highly available, distributed structures powering Netflix.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

APIs and distributed systems

Independent worker

Cloud-based services

Communication skills

Job description

Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer to help build and maintain core backend systems that power the API platform, messaging, personalization, and billing capabilities. You will contribute to scalable, distributed architectures that impact users internationally and help drive reliable services.

The role emphasizes strong programming skills, experience with APIs and cloud-based services, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.