Content Development Netflix Job

Netflix; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer to join the team that builds and maintains the Netflix TV application UI. You will work on a hybrid C++/JavaScript (V8) stack powering UI/UX on TVs, streaming devices, and gaming control centers.

We value a test-to-break mindset, automation of processes, and collaboration with designers to deliver high-impact features. The role expects strong JS/TS skills and an interest in embedded-device web tech.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of coding experience in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience building UIs with React/Preact (nice to have).
• Strong understanding of REST, WebSockets, SSE and pub-sub.
• Hands-on experience with TDD and testing frameworks (Chai, Mocha).
• Test-driven mindset and focus on building reliable code.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Interest in how web technologies run on embedded devices like smart TVs.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solutions for Netflix TV UI services.
• Create automated tests for UI features on consumer devices.
• Improve developer tools and ergonomics for smoother design work.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React/Preact

REST/WebSockets/SSE/pub-sub

TDD

Testing frameworks (Chai/Mocha)

Collaboration & communication

Embedded devices interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

React

JavaScript tooling

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Salary: $30–$50 per hour

Company: Netflix

Location: Austin, USA

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Full Job Description

We're part of a team that builds and maintains the technology for Netflix’s TV application – the app that redefines how people watch on their TVs. We work closely with designers to produce high‑impact features on a hybrid C++/JavaScript (V8) stack that powers Netflix UI/UX on TVs, streaming devices, and gaming control centers.

We’re searching for a passionate engineer who enjoys tackling unclear problems, has a test‑to‑break mindset, and wants to automate everything possible.

About Us

We are a group of specialists who planned the foundations for TV robotization and addressed complex design challenges. Recent upgrades to our application engineering enable faster development cycles on consumer devices—an unprecedented change that brings new opportunities for growth.

Issues You Will Resolve

• Design scalable solutions for a variety of problems, such as building services to support the new TV update model.
• Create automated tests for user‑interface features on consumer devices.
• Improve developer tool ergonomics to provide a smoother design experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of coding experience in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience building UIs with React/Preact is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of systems administration and web‑browser technologies (REST, WebSockets, SSE, pub‑sub, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with TDD and testing frameworks such as Chai, Mocha, or similar.
• Test‑driven mindset, focused on building reliable code.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Interest in how web technologies run on embedded devices like smart TVs.

What Makes Us Unique

Our culture is built around opportunity and responsibility. Your work will directly improve the experience of millions of Netflix users who watch on their TVs. We offer competitive market‑rate compensation and consider multiple factors to determine your salary.