Distributed Systems Engineer 6 - Ads Member Experience

Netflix; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix is seeking experienced engineers to join our efforts in creating a top-notch advertising ecosystem. Candidates should have 8+ years of software development experience and expertise in the Ads domain.

The role involves optimizing user advertising experiences and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful features. Join us to shape the future of advertising!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in the Ads domain.
• Experience with ad formats and ad delivery systems.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Build a world-class advertising ecosystem.
• Optimize user advertising experiences.
• Deliver complex features with business impact.

Skills

Software development

Ads domain expertise

Large-scale infrastructure

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

This role is part of the company's strategic initiative to build a world-class advertising ecosystem following the launch of the ad‑supported tier. We are looking for highly motivated engineers working in the advertising space who are excited to join us on this journey.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years of experience in the Ads domain
• Professional experience with ad formats and ad delivery systems, including experimentation with ad creatives and/or native ads
• Experience with architecting and building large‑scale infrastructure for real‑time, low‑latency, online advertising environments
• Thorough understanding of the advertising marketplace and landscape, with a focus on publisher side challenges like optimizing fill rates, adjusting ad load, and maximizing advertiser value
• Proven track record of building systems that power sophisticated user experimentation, A/B testing and lift studies
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with demonstrated product sense and leadership in the working environment
• Expertise in developing systems that measure and optimize end‑user advertising experiences, delivering the right advertisement at the right time for the right user
• Track record of collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders from product, engineering, design, etc. and of delivering complex features with critical business impact

Nice to haves

• Familiarity with SDUI (Server‑Driven User Interface) architectures
• Experience building unique ad formats and ad products at scale across multiple advertising channels (CTV, DOOH, Mobile, and Web)
• Programmatic advertisement experience
• Contributed to an ads industry technology standard (e.g. VAST, OpenRTB) or worked on an industry consortium effort, working group, etc.
• Familiarity with legal compliance and changing landscape of ads regulations around the world

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.