Full Stack Software Engineer 5 - Studio Orchestration Platform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental health support

401(k) with employer match

Stock option program

Disability programs

Health savings and flexible spending

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to evolve the Studio Orchestrator platform, integrating with industry-standard VFX tools and asset systems to support live action, animation, and visual effects pipelines.

The role focuses on building scalable workflows and marrying content production needs with cutting-edge tech. Strong Python skills and experience with Java, APIs, and frontend technologies are required; familiarity with the VFX industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and at least one other language (preferably Java).
• Experience with API design (gRPC, GraphQL, REST).
• Frontend experience with React/JS/TypeScript/HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

• Evolve the Studio Orchestrator platform to support content production partners.
• Integrate with professional VFX tools (Nuke, Maya, Photoshop) and asset management systems.
• Build and extend data pipelines and integrations for scalable content workflows.

Skills

Python

Java

gRPC/GraphQL/REST

React/JS/TS/HTML/CSS

Tools

Kafka

RDBMS

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. At Netflix, we want to entertain the world and are constantly innovating on how entertainment is imagined, created, and delivered to a global audience. Engineering teams within Netflix work hard every day to scale and innovate content production and member experiences in an ever-growing complex software landscape. Our Content & Business Products (CBP) Engineering teams build the products and services to optimize and automate the content creation process including content planning, financing, production, promotion, and distribution. We support Netflix's enterprise needs including Finance, Talent, Tech Support, and Customer Support to ensure smooth operations. Our products enable the entire workflow of content production, from pitch to play, and provide innovative new ways to develop and manage entertainment at scale. The team’s work is critical to supporting the creation of movies and TV series that will thrill the world!

Job Summary

In this role, you will evolve the Studio Orchestrator platform to better serve our content production partners in the live action, animation and visual effects domains. This will involve extending the platform’s capabilities and integrating it with the digital content creation (DCC) tools commonly used in the professional VFX and animation industry (Nuke, Maya, Photoshop, etc.), as well as asset management systems and various data storage platforms.

About the Studio Orchestrator Team

The Studio Orchestrator Team develops and operates a robust platform designed for building media workflows and pipeline-backed production tools. This platform provides core building blocks and built-in content security, so that pipeline builders can focus on solving production problems rather than managing infrastructure. Currently, this platform is foundational to managing and transforming hundreds of petabytes of footage, integrating GenAI and ML model capabilities into content production, and powering Netflix's animation and visual effects initiatives.

Who you are

Have strong Python skills and experience with another language, preferably Java Proficient with gRPC, GraphQL, or RESTful API design and implementation Working experience with RDBMS and messaging systems such as Kafka Working experience with modern frontend frameworks, especially React, and are proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS Familiarity with the professional VFX and animation industry is a plus

What sets you apart

You are a passionate technologist focused on leveraging technology to solve practical, real-world problems and deliver significant impact. You take a pragmatic, thoughtful, practical approach to problem-solving that considers trade-offs and avoids over-engineering You possess a deep empathy for the users of your software, allowing their needs and experiences to thoughtfully guide your development decisions.

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.

• Health Plans
• Mental Health support
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Stock Option Program
• Disability Programs
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family-forming benefits
• Life and Serious Injury Benefits
• 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.

We also offer paid leave of absence programs.

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Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates.

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.

At Netflix, we want to entertain the world. Whatever your taste, and no matter where you live, we give you access to best-in-class TV series, documentaries, feature films and games. Our members control what they want to watch, when they want it, in one simple subscription. We’re streaming in more than 30 languages and 190 countries, because great stories can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere. We are the world’s biggest fans of entertainment, and we’re always looking to help you find your next favorite story.