Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Studio Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Option Program

Flexible time off

Job summary

Netflix is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop our infrastructure platform for Creative Compute & Storage Software Services. This individual will play a crucial role in designing solutions that enhance our ability to manage a worldwide platform and support innovative workflows.

The role involves collaboration across engineering, product, and creative teams. Candidates should have substantial experience in Go or Java, and a solid background in building large-scale distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Go, Java, or similar languages with problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing and managing large distributed systems.
• Experience with IaaS providers and Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Design orchestration of resources across distributed systems.
• Integrate with core technologies to deliver cloud solutions.
• Develop storage technologies to support creative workflows.

Skills

Go programming

Java programming

Debugging

Large distributed systems design

Linux systems programming

IaaS providers (AWS, GCP, VMware)

Tools

gRPC

Kubernetes

KVM

Open vSwitch

Job description

The Role

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 which improve our ability to manage a worldwide platform in support of cutting‑edge creative workflows, enhancing our global control plane, and efficiently orchestrating infrastructure resources to maximize their impact. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product, and creative teams to develop world‑class studio solutions that power the next generation of content creation.

Areas of Work

• 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

Success Factors

• Being self‑motivated, working independently, and partnering with a diverse group of engineers and product managers across different functional areas and organizations
• Empowering other engineers by building and operating robust, scalable, and highly available infrastructures, with a 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
• Assisting in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals, and helping build technical communities across the organization
• Living the Netflix culture and thinking you would thrive here

Required Skills

• Have 5+ years of expertise in Go, Java, or similar object‑oriented languages, with confidence and experience in debugging and problem‑solving
• Have a 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
• Have 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 and Benefits

Netflix provides a comprehensive benefits package 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. Paid leave of absence programs are also available. Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. The salary range for this role is $388,000.00 – $619,000.00.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Netflix is an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrates 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. If you need an accommodation or adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please contact your recruiting partner.