Software Engineer 5 - Device Certification Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a quality-focused engineer for the Partner Test Tech team focused on ensuring a high-quality Netflix experience on smart TVs and set-top devices.

You will architect and scale CI/CD pipelines, optimize device lab usage, and modernize backend services to improve test execution and signal quality across distributed testing infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with video streaming, graphics, encoding, or playback engines.
• Full-Stack expertise spanning networking protocols, web technologies, and AWS cloud services.
• Proven track record leading complex system migrations.
• Experience with CI/CD systems and test automation.
• Experience with device lab environments or on-device testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale CI/CD pipelines for real-time change feedback.
• Optimize device lab usage to improve on-device testing signals.
• Enhance reliability and signal quality of distributed testing infrastructure.
• Modernize backend services for device metric collection and test execution.
• Track operational metrics to quantify engineering impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partner teams to standardize test workflows.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Java

CI/CD

Test automation

Device scheduling

Video streaming

Graphics encoding

AWS cloud

Open source contributions

System migrations

Tools

AWS cloud services

Open-source tooling

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 ensures a high-quality Netflix experience on smart TVs and set-top devices. Every major release adds features and raises the complexity of what device manufacturers must certify against. The volume of certification content keeps growing as features such as Variable Speed Playback and Multiple Players interact in more complex ways. We build and run the infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and services that keep certification consistent and manageable for partners and give Netflix teams a clear signal of release readiness. Our work centers on TV Media, and we collaborate with peer teams across Client and Partner Technologies, including Audio Video Tests and Tools and TV Test Reliability.Who you areYou are a quality-focused engineer driving cross-team projects while mentoring peersYou are proficient in JavaScript / TypeScript, and JavaYou have created and effectively operate applications in production at scale.You are experienced with CI/CD systems, test automation, and device scheduling infrastructure.You have a working knowledge of audio and video streaming technologiesYou have an AI-native mindset, leveraging AI tools to optimize workflows and efficiency.What you will doArchitect and scale CI/CD pipelines for real-time change feedbackOptimize device lab usage to provide high quality signal from on-device testingEnhance reliability and signal quality of distributed testing infrastructureModernize backend services for device metric collection and test executionTrack operational metrics to quantify engineering impactStreamline developer experience to boost velocityCollaborate with cross-functional partner teams to standardize test workflowsWhat sets you apart?Hands-on experience with video streaming, graphics, encoding, or playback enginesDeep domain knowledge of consumer electronics and device partner ecosystemsProven track record leading complex system migrationsFull-stack expertise spanning networking protocols, web technologies, and AWS cloud servicesA history of creating novel solutions for intricate problems across organizational boundariesActive contributor to open-source or industry standards for device automationWhy Netflix?Our culture is something we strive to constantly improve and practice dailyYou’ll work with other stunning engineers and continue your career growth while pushing the boundaries of what is possible with home entertainment todayYou can use and influence standards for automating streaming devices using world-class infrastructure and labsGenerally, 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.