Realtime Media Platform Software Engineer

Netflix

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer to help build and operate backend services in Montgomery. You will contribute to scale, reliability, and performance of streaming systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams across backend and frontend domains.

The role emphasizes Java-based microservices, continuous learning, and participation in on-call rotations to support a globally available platform.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience with Java and microservice-based architectures is preferred.
  • Solid understanding of distributed media frameworks and design.

Responsibilities

  • Build new services, tools and data models to scale workflows.
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions; balance conflicting requirements.
  • Evaluate new technologies to improve fast application development tooling.
  • Continuously learn new frameworks as Netflix's platform evolves.
  • Contribute to on-call rotations and incident response.

Skills

Java
Backend
Frontend collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microservices
Distributed systems
Java ecosystem

Job description

Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer to help build and operate backend services in Montgomery. You will contribute to scale, reliability, and performance of streaming systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams across backend and frontend domains.

The role emphasizes Java-based microservices, continuous learning, and participation in on-call rotations to support a globally available platform.

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