Full Stack Software Engineer 5 - Partner Test Tech

Netflix; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 388,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental health support

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Partner Test Tech team, focusing on device automation and infrastructure for smart TVs and set‑top devices. You will help accelerate the developer lifecycle by building tools that improve feedback loops and enable confident code delivery.

You will design, develop, test, deploy, and operate end‑to‑end solutions, identify areas of improvement in tooling, and troubleshoot issues across the stack to ensure high availability and reliability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a software development role focused on creating and maintaining full‑stack applications.
• Proficient in modern UI frameworks (React preferred), JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and building scalable backend systems (Java, Spring Boot or equivalent).
• Experience driving testing strategies and automation frameworks.
• Growth-minded engineer eager to learn and leverage in‑house and open‑source frameworks and services.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of improvement in tooling and operational workflows.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and operate end‑to‑end solutions to drive efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack, including back‑end services, to ensure high availability and reliability.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

Java/Spring Boot

TypeScript/JavaScript

Node.js

Automation testing

AI-native

Large-scale projects

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting‑edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.

The Partner Test Tech team is responsible for ensuring a high‑quality Netflix experience on smart TVs and set‑top devices by building and maintaining device automation and infrastructure. We accelerate the software developer lifecycle by building tools and services that improve feedback loops and enable confident code delivery.

Who you are?

• You have 7+ years of experience in a software development role focused on creating and maintaining full‑stack applications.
• You are proficient in modern UI frameworks (React preferred), JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and building scalable backend systems (Java, Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks).
• AI‑native and use it to drive improvements and efficiency.
• A quality‑minded Software Engineer with experience driving testing strategies and automation frameworks.
• A versatile specialist who empathizes with fellow developers and helps shape the "why" behind what we build.
• A growth‑minded engineer eager to learn and leverage both in‑house and open‑source frameworks and services.

What you will do?

• Identify areas of improvement in our tooling and operational workflows.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and operate end‑to‑end solutions to drive efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack, including back‑end services, to ensure high availability and reliability.

What sets you apart?

• Technical expertise to critically evaluate front‑end architectures and user experience flows.
• Experience in maintaining and improving legacy systems, with the ability to evaluate trade‑offs between refactoring, rebuilding, and buying solutions.
• Proven track record leading large‑scale projects across functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Why Netflix?

• Our culture is something we strive to constantly improve and practice daily.
• You’ll work with other stunning engineers and continue your career growth while pushing the boundaries of what is possible with home entertainment today.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top‑of‑market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $388,000.00 - $558,000.00.

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. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

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.