Software Engineer 5 - Ads Identity & Privacy

Netflix, Inc.; 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 with employer match

Stock Option Program

Paid leave of absence programs

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. is looking for a Privacy Software Engineer in New York, New York, to safeguard member privacy across the Netflix Ads Suite. You will design and implement privacy-preserving technologies while ensuring compliance with regulations.

This role requires expertise in data privacy protections, programming skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Netflix offers competitive compensation including salary options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional experience designing and building privacy features for ad platforms with a focus on user data protection and compliance.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, governance, and security concepts.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop privacy features for ad platforms, protecting user data and maintaining compliance.
• Implement privacy protections like data minimization, encryption, and de-identification.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate privacy solutions into the Netflix Ads ecosystem.

Skills

Data privacy protection

User data governance

Software development principles

Programming languages (Java, Python, C++)

Distributed systems

Big data tools (Spark)

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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 both engaging and fully respectful of consumer privacy choices and compliant with regional regulations. You will collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are deeply passionate about technology and privacy, fostering a culture that values creativity, diversity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Design and develop privacy features for ad platforms, protecting user data and maintaining compliance. Implement privacy protections like data minimization, encryption, and de-identification. Ensure compliance with regional privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA). Build distributed, cloud-based applications to handle large data volumes with Spark or similar tools. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate privacy solutions into the Netflix Ads ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Professional experience designing and building privacy features for ad platforms with a focus 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, e.g. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar with a strong grasp of software development principles and design patterns.
• Experience developing distributed cloud‑based applications and proficiency in modern, object‑oriented programming languages.
• Proven experience handling large data volumes with big data tools like Spark and building high‑throughput, low‑latency distributed systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of the ad tech and advertising landscape, including programmatic advertising and digital marketing trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Nice to Have

• 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

The annual salary range for this role is $388,000.00 – $619,000.00. Netflix does not offer bonuses. Employees choose how much of their compensation is salary versus stock options.

Benefits

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a Stock Option Program, disability programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, family‑forming benefits, life and serious injury benefits, and paid leave of absence programs. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off, while salaried employees have flexible time off.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Netflix is an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. 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.