Software Engineer 6 - Ads Identity & Privacy

Netflix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 499,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental health support

401(k) with employer match

Stock option program

Disability programs

HSA/FSAs

Family-forming benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Privacy Software Engineer for the Ads Identity and Audiences team. You will design and implement privacy-preserving technologies to safeguard member data across the Netflix Ads Suite while ensuring compliance with regional regulations.

You will collaborate with skilled engineers to build distributed cloud-based applications, apply data minimization and encryption techniques, and contribute to a privacy-first culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing privacy features for ad platforms with data protection and compliance.
• Deep understanding of data privacy governance, security concepts and Privacy by Design.
• Experience implementing data minimization, encryption and de-identification techniques.
• Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and CPRA regional regulations.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++ with OO design patterns.
• Experience building distributed cloud-based applications and high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Familiarity with big data tools like Spark and handling large datasets.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of the ad tech/digital marketing landscape.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement privacy-preserving technologies across Netflix Ads Suite.
• Protect member privacy while ensuring engaging ad experiences and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive privacy by design across systems.
• Translate privacy requirements into robust software features and architectures.

Skills

Privacy by Design

Data governance

Security concepts

Data minimization

Encryption

De-identification

Regulatory compliance (GDPR/CCPA/CPRA)

Java

Python

C++

Distributed cloud apps

Spark / Big data

Ad tech knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Spark

CMP integrations

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 but also fully respectful of consumer privacy choices and compliant with 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.

In this dynamic and innovative environment, your contributions will have a significant impact on how we protect member data and privacy. 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.

Skills & experience we’re seeking:

• Professional experience in 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 with implementing data privacy protections such as data minimization, encryption, and deidentification 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 in developing distributed cloud-based applications and proficiency in modern programming languages, preferably object-oriented.
• Proven experience in handling data at extremely large volumes with big data tools like Spark, and building high throughput low latency distributed systems that utilized the big data.
• 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).

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 $499,000.00 - $900,000.00.

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.