Software Engineer 5 - Ads Identity & Privacy

Netflix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 388,000 - 619,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Mental Health support

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Option Program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Privacy Software Engineer to design and implement technologies ensuring member privacy across the Ads Suite. You will focus on user data protection, compliance with regional regulations, and innovative privacy features.

The ideal candidate will have experience with data privacy regulations, strong programming skills, and a background in ad tech. Comprehensive benefits include health plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, stock options, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in building privacy features for ad platforms.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and security concepts.
• Experience in developing distributed cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement privacy-preserving technologies at Netflix.
• Safeguard member privacy across the Netflix Ads Suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on privacy solutions.

Skills

Privacy-preserving technologies

Data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA)

Programming languages (Java, Python, C++)

Big data tools (Spark)

Ad tech knowledge

Job description

Our Team

The Netflix Ads Identity and Audiences team is committed to providing a relevant and engaging advertising experience that prioritizes member privacy. Our mission is to maintain accurate member identities, ensuring that ads are both engaging and compliant with consumer privacy choices and regional regulations.

The Role

As a Privacy Software Engineer on the Ads Identity and Audiences team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding Netflix member privacy across the Netflix Ads Suite. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing privacy-preserving technologies that ensure ads are not only engaging but also fully respectful of consumer privacy choices and compliant with regional regulations.

Skills & experience we’re seeking

• Professional experience designing and building privacy features for ad platforms, focusing on user data protection and compliance.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, governance, and security concepts, including Privacy by Design principles.
• Experience implementing data privacy protections such as data minimization, encryption, and de-identification techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of regional privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar, with strong grasp of software development principles and design patterns.
• Experience in developing distributed cloud-based applications and proficiency in modern programming languages, preferably object-oriented.
• Proven experience handling data at extremely large volumes with big data tools like Spark, building high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of the ad tech and advertising landscape, including programmatic advertising and digital marketing trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Nice to haves

• Experience with Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs).
• Experience integrating with Consent Management Platforms (CMPs).
• Experience working in the CTV space and knowledge of its unique constraints.
• Contribution to ad tech privacy industry groups (e.g. IAB Tech Lab).

Compensation

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. The range for this role is $388,000.00 - $619,000.00.

Benefits

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 and, for full‑time hourly employees, 35 days annually for paid time off.

EEO Statement

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.