Netflix is looking to hire a Software Engineer (L5) to architect and build core technical systems for its Consumer Identity and Access Engineering organization, specifically for the Special Operations Accounts, Workflows & Tools (SWT) Team. The goal is to create a secure, scalable, and streamlined environment that accelerates innovation and collaboration, directly impacting the security, scalability, and developer experience for Netflix's identity ecosystem.
Requirements
- Skilled in designing for scalability and resilience in high-scale environments.
- Strong systems design skills, able to architect robust, maintainable solutions.
- Proficient in backend languages such as Java, Go, or Python; comfortable operating and deploying services in cloud environments (AWS etc.).
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with high-volume, distributed databases (e.g., Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar).
- Expertise in asynchronous event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, event-driven microservices, or serverless event processing with AWS Lambda).
- Experience building orchestration systems/engines, full-stack development, or working across multiple tech stacks.
Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and operate core backend systems and internal platform tooling as a part of the Netflix Consumer Identity Platform.
- Design and implement scalable, resilient distributed systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven architectures, real-time access control).
- Take full ownership of technical projects, driving them from conception to production.
- Mentor early-career engineers through code reviews, design sessions, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
- Engage regularly with cross-functional partners and stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts clearly.
- Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and high-impact delivery.
Other
- Excellent communicator, able to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
- Self-driven individual contributor who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
- Passionate about mentoring and supporting the growth of new graduates and early-career engineers.
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
- Collaborative attitude and willingness to support team growth and cross-functional partnerships.
