Software Engineering 5 - Ads Reporting

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

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a data-focused software engineer to build and scale advertiser-grade reporting applications for internal teams and external advertisers. You will design and operate reporting APIs to enable self-service access to Netflix Ads data and own the Ads Druid analytics layer for fast, concurrent queries.

Ideal candidates have experience with cloud-based applications, object-oriented programming, and a strong understanding of ad tech.

Qualifications

• Experience building advertiser reporting systems with audit-ready data.
• Experience designing external-facing reporting APIs for self-service access.
• Expertise in Druid OLAP powering low-latency analytics for dashboards and programs.
• Reporting systems meeting MRC and audit-grade standards for advertisers.
• Broad knowledge of ad tech, programmatic advertising and digital marketing trends.
• Developed cloud-based applications using object-oriented languages.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and manages multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale advertiser-grade reporting applications for internal teams and external advertisers.
• Design and operate reporting APIs enabling self-service access to Netflix Ads data.
• Own and optimize the Ads Druid analytics layer for low-latency workloads.
• Ensure reporting meets data completeness, accuracy, traceability and controls for audits.

Skills

Advertiser reporting

APIs

Druid analytics

OLAP

MRC compliance

Ad tech knowledge

Cloud-based apps

Object-oriented

Communication

Job description

Skills & experience we’re seeking:

• Build and scale advertiser‑grade reporting applications that allow internal teams and, over time, external advertisers to explore, filter, schedule, and download Ads performance data.
• Experience in designing and operating external‑facing and internal reporting APIs that enable self‑service access to Netflix Ads data for advertisers, sales, and partner integrations.
• Expertise in owning and optimizing the Ads Druid analytics layer, powering low‑latency, high‑concurrency OLAP workloads that back all reporting, dashboards, and programmatic data access.
• Expertise in building reporting systems that meet MRC and audit‑grade standards, including data completeness, accuracy, traceability, and controls required for accredited advertiser reporting.
• Broad knowledge of ad tech and advertising landscape, programmatic advertising, and digital marketing trends.
• Developed many cloud‑based applications and comfortable with modern programming languages (preferably object‑oriented).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with legal compliance and changing landscape of ads regulations around the world.
• Experience working in the CTV space and knowledge of it’s unique constraints.

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 $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.

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. 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.