Software Engineer - TV Apps & Embedded Devices (JS/TS)

Netflix

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Netflix – Software Engineer is a role focused on delivering the Netflix TV application using a hybrid C++/JavaScript (V8) stack. You will architect UI/UX improvements across TVs and streaming devices and design automated pipelines for faster updates.

The candidate should have strong JS/TS experience, front-end framework familiarity, and embedded-device know‑how, plus capable collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of production coding experience in JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Experience with HTML5 and CSS3 and modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular) is beneficial.
  • Strong networking knowledge (REST, WebSockets, SSE, PUB/SUB).
  • Hands-on experience with building apps for embedded devices such as smart TVs.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence product direction.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and qualify the Netflix TV application using a hybrid C++/JavaScript (V8) stack.
  • Architect scalable solutions for UI/UX improvements on TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.
  • Design and implement automated pipelines to accelerate software updates on customer devices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Write automated tests and follow TDD practices using frameworks such as Chai, Mocha/Jest.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript
React
Angular
HTML5
CSS3
REST
WebSockets
Embedded devices
TDD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Chai
Mocha/Jest
V8

Job description

Netflix – Software Engineer is a role focused on delivering the Netflix TV application using a hybrid C++/JavaScript (V8) stack. You will architect UI/UX improvements across TVs and streaming devices and design automated pipelines for faster updates.

The candidate should have strong JS/TS experience, front-end framework familiarity, and embedded-device know‑how, plus capable collaboration and communication skills.

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