Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Studio Infrastructure

Netflix, Inc.; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 388,000 - 619,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Stock option program

Paid time off

Flexible time off

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Creative Compute & Storage in Los Gatos, California. This role involves designing infrastructure for a global platform to support creative workflows. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Go or Java, and a background in distributed systems. The compensation range is between $388,000 and $619,000, with comprehensive benefits including health plans and flexible time off.

Responsibilities include orchestrating resources across global systems and integrating with Netflix technologies while fostering high-quality code practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Go, Java, or similar languages.
• History in designing and managing large distributed systems.
• Solid experience in setting technical directions.

Responsibilities

• Design orchestration across globally distributed systems.
• Integrate with core Netflix technologies to deliver cloud solutions.
• Develop and advance core VM, container, network, and storage technologies.

Skills

Go

Java

Linux

gRPC API

Kubernetes

Tools

AWS

GCP

VMware

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Creative Compute & Storage

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on developing our infrastructure platform for Creative Compute & Storage Software Services, you will play a key role in the design and implementation of solutions that improve our ability to manage a worldwide platform in support of cutting‑edge creative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Designing orchestration of compute, disk, network, and other resources across globally distributed systems.
• Integrating with core Netflix technologies and third‑party solutions to deliver a cloud provider for studio needs.
• Developing and advancing core VM, container, network, and storage technologies to support complex creative workflows.

Desired Qualities

• Self‑motivated, working independently, and partnering with diverse groups of engineers and product managers.
• Empowering other engineers by building and operating robust, scalable, and highly available infrastructures with focus on developer experience, observability, and operational excellence.
• Thriving in ambiguity, diving deep to understand problems and customer pain points, and solving them using appropriate technologies.
• Being an evangelist for high quality code and engineering best practices.
• Actively mentoring individuals and helping build technical communities across the organization.
• Living the Netflix culture and thinking you would thrive here.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of expertise in Go, Java, or similar object‑oriented languages, with confidence and experience in debugging and problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated history in designing, constructing, and managing large distributed systems with high availability, fault tolerance, and performance that are spread across multiple global regions and networks.
• Solid experience in setting technical directions for engineering projects, making architectural decisions, and influencing partner and cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with Linux and Linux systems programming.
• Experience with IaaS providers such as AWS, GCP, and VMware.

Bonus Skills

• Proficient with gRPC API design and implementation.
• Working experience with Kubernetes and PaaS offerings such as Heroku and CloudFoundry.
• Working experience with KVM, QEMU, libvirt, OpenFlow, Open vSwitch.

Compensation & Benefits

Netflix’s compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; there are no bonuses. The salary range for this role is $388,000.00 – $619,000.00. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including 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, and life and serious injury benefits. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off. Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

Equal-Opportunity Employment

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.