Technical Program Manager (L6) - Ads Decisioning & Optimization

Netflix, Inc.; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Mental Health support

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible time off

Paid leave of absence programs

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. is looking for a Technical Program Manager to join its Ads Platform team in Los Gatos, California. The successful candidate will lead high-impact, cross-functional programs to deliver technical solutions that power ad delivery to our members.

This role requires at least 10 years of technical program management experience, particularly in ad-tech. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage complexities and drive strategic initiatives.

The position offers a competitive salary range from $420,000 to $630,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical program management experience.
• Ad-tech expertise driving large-scale ads decisioning systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage dependencies and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex cross-functional programs.
• Provide domain expertise to shape sound technical strategies.
• Communicate progress and status to stakeholders.
• Decompose requirements into technical execution plans.

Skills

Technical program management experience

Ad-tech expertise

Large-scale project management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Role Overview

Netflix’s Ads Platform team is building advertising systems that power the delivery of ads to our members. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager with ad‑tech domain experience to lead high‑impact, cross‑functional programs that deliver technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex cross‑functional programs with product, engineering, design, and data science.
• Provide deep domain expertise to shape sound technical strategies.
• Drive clarity and engagement with partners to align roadmaps and prioritize.
• Decompose requirements into technical execution plans with measurable milestones, optimize scope and schedule, manage dependencies, and proactively mitigate risks.
• Use insights from program work to influence technology, architecture, and operations improvement.
• Communicate progress and status to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical program management experience.
• Ad‑tech expertise driving large‑scale ads decisioning systems and ML optimization engines.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale software projects, defining technical strategies, and building long‑term scalable solutions.
• Strong understanding of product growth and discovery solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate business impact and technical constraints.
• Self‑starter who thrives on tackling 0‑to‑1 problem spaces and providing direction.
• Ability to partner with cross‑functional teams and identify gaps, debate approaches, and trade‑off product vs technology.

Compensation

Salary range: $420,000–$630,000. Netflix offers a flexible mix of salary and stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Health Plans, Mental Health support, 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.
• Paid leave of absence programs; full‑time employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off.
• Flexible time off for salaried employees.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. 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.