Distributed Systems Engineer 6 - Ads Member Experience

Netflix, Inc.; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 499,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. in Los Gatos, California, is seeking a seasoned engineer to join the Ads Platform Engineering team. The role involves architecting and building large-scale advertising systems that deliver ads effectively across platforms.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software development experience, particularly in the ad tech domain, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user and advertiser experiences. The position comes with competitive benefits and a flexible compensation structure.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience; 5+ years in the ad tech domain.
• Professional experience with ad formats and delivery systems.
• Strong background in architecting scalable real-time advertising systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build advertising infrastructure.
• Develop systems for ad format delivery and A/B testing.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver features.

Skills

Software development

Ad formats

Real-time systems

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Join the Ads Platform Engineering team, building advertising systems and integrations that power the delivery of ads on Netflix’s streaming platform. The role focuses on designing and scaling ad systems to enable new ad formats, optimising advertiser value, and ensuring a great user experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build large‑scale, real‑time, low‑latency advertising infrastructure.
• Develop systems for ad format delivery, experimentation, A/B testing, and lift studies.
• Ensure brand safety and appropriate ad presentation across TV, mobile, and web platforms.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver features with critical business impact.
• Lead experimentation for live events and new ad formats to optimize the user experience and advertiser outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience; 5+ years in the ad tech domain.
• Professional experience with ad formats, delivery systems, experimentation, and native ads.
• Strong background in architecting scalable real‑time advertising systems.
• Demonstrated ability to measure and optimise end‑user advertising experiences.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and product sense; proven leadership in engineering teams.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver complex, high‑impact features.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Server‑Driven User Interface (SDUI) architectures.
• Building ad formats and products across CTV, DOOH, mobile, and web at scale.
• Programmatic advertising expertise and industry standards (VAST, OpenRTB).
• Knowledge of global ad compliance, regulation, and industry consortium work.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range: $499,000.00 – $900,000.00 (no bonuses).
• Flexibility to choose salary versus stock options.
• Health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with match, stock option program, disability and life benefits, paid leave, and flexible time off.
• Full‑time employees accrue 35 days paid time off annually.

Equal Opportunity

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