Site Reliability Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering or a related field, with a strong focus on maintaining high availability and performance in live streaming environments. Your expertise in AWS and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes allows you to design and implement scalable solutions that meet the demands of live events.

You possess a deep understanding of observability and monitoring practices, utilizing tools such as Prometheus and Grafana to ensure system reliability. Your proficiency in programming languages like Python enables you to automate processes and enhance system performance effectively.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to prepare, validate, and execute live streaming initiatives. Your strong communication skills allow you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned on project goals.

You are passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement in resilience and automation, always seeking new ways to enhance the live streaming experience for users. You understand the importance of fault injection testing and performance analysis in maintaining service reliability.

Desirable

Experience with live streaming technologies and protocols is a plus, as is familiarity with functional and performance testing methodologies. A background in software development can also be beneficial, as it complements your SRE skills and enhances your ability to collaborate with engineering teams.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for the reliability of Netflix's live streaming pipeline, overseeing transmission, encoding, packaging, and origin services. You will implement and automate testing processes to ensure the highest quality of service during live events, analyzing results to drive improvements.

You will lead initiatives focused on enhancing observability and monitoring, ensuring that all systems are instrumented for end-to-end visibility. Your work will directly impact the planning, testing, and execution phases of live events, making you a key player in delivering seamless streaming experiences.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role, as you will partner with various teams to coordinate efforts and share insights. Your ability to analyze data and visualize results will help inform decisions and drive strategic improvements across the live streaming pipeline.

You will also be involved in mentoring junior team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth within the team. Your contributions will help shape the future of live streaming at Netflix, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in entertainment.

What we offer

Netflix offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and technology intersect. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that impact millions of viewers worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our mission to entertain the world and be part of a team that is shaping the future of storytelling.