
About Netflix
The streaming service redefining entertainment worldwide
Key Highlights
- Over 238 million subscribers across 190 countries
- Headquartered in Los Gatos, California
- Valued at over $150 billion
- Offers a vast library of original content and films
Netflix, headquartered in Los Gatos, California, is a leading streaming service with over 238 million subscribers globally. The platform offers a vast library of movies, TV shows, and original content, including award-winning series like 'Stranger Things' and 'The Crown.' With a market valuation exc...
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Employees enjoy competitive salaries, stock options, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive health benefits. Netflix also offers a flexible remote work poli...
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Netflix is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to work on core backend systems impacting their API platform, messaging, and payments. You'll need expertise in Java and distributed systems, with 6-8 years of experience required.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 6-8+ years of professional experience designing, building, and shipping software — you've tackled complex problems and delivered impactful solutions across various projects. Your expertise in object-oriented programming means you write excellent code and take ownership of what you build, ensuring quality and performance.
You are proficient in systems design and have experience working with large-scale, low-latency distributed systems — your analytical skills allow you to craft systems and solutions that meet diverse product and engineering goals. You thrive in collaborative environments, driving real business impact through your software engineering skills.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, you will work on many of our core backend systems that directly impact our API platform, messaging, personalization, sign-up, partnership, payments, and billing systems. You will be expected to work cross-functionally, driving large projects throughout their lifecycle from identifying the problem to launching in production. Your role will involve solving challenging problems with direct business impact, ensuring that our systems are robust and scalable.
You will collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to define requirements and design solutions that align with our mission to entertain the world. Your contributions will help shape the future of our technology and enhance the user experience for millions of subscribers globally.
What we offer
At Netflix, we offer a dynamic work environment where creativity and technology intersect. You will be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive culture.
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