Network Architecture Intern, Summer 2025

6 Months ago • 3 Years + • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks a Network Architecture Intern to develop and execute test plans for network solutions across various environments. Must have basic network design understanding, experience with network protocols, and proficiency in Python, Go, or Java. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • Network Design
  • Network Protocols
  • Python/Go/Java
  • Problem Solving
Good to have:
  • Data Structures
  • Network Security
  • Network Simulation
  • CDN Knowledge
Perks:
  • Cutting-edge Tech
  • Netflix Culture

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

Netflix is responsible for double digit percentages of the traffic on Internet access networks at peak times, and we’re working collaboratively with Internet Service Providers to ensure that our great content is delivered in a manner that is both highly efficient and cost effective. Today, we deliver 100% of Netflix content via Open Connect, our purpose-built content delivery network.  We also strive to deliver a world class ecosystem to our content creators in every stage of the production process through technology and collaboration enabled by network solutions.  We need great network professionals to help us manage the remarkable challenge and opportunity in these environments.

As a Network Architecture Intern, you will actively develop and execute test plans that exercise our existing and proposed network solutions for our network backbone, our Corporate offices, our creative production workflows, and our data center networks.  This will be hands-on work in our test lab creating, executing and documenting test procedures and subsequent results while also helping to refine the overall testing program for our network ecosystem.

Who are you?

  • Current student pursuing a Graduate or PhD degree in a technical field such as Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Data Science or related field

    • You must have an expected graduation date around December 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026

    • Candidates with significant relevant work experience (3+ years)  may not be considered. While prior internships are okay, we may not consider candidates with multiple years of relevant work experience. 

  • Basic understanding of network and system design along with networking protocols.

  • Coursework or relative experience with data structures, algorithms, and SQL query language (bonus if you’ve completed at least one of these courses: Distributed Systems, Statistical Modeling, Data Management, Data Visualization, Network Security, Networking)

  • Fluent in any one of the following programming languages: Python, Go, Java

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to haves: 

  • Knowledge or experience with network infrastructure, routers, switches, firewalls, optical transceivers

  • Experience with supporting end users (helpdesk or NOC)

  • Experience with network simulation tools 

  • Experience with lab or data center environments

  • Knowledge or experience of CDN (Understanding of DNS, traffic management and multi-host web servers - Host header/SNI)

What could you learn?

  • Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge network technologies and architectures, including content delivery networks (CDNs), network backbone infrastructure, and data center networks.

  • Apply your academic knowledge of network protocols, system design, and programming languages in real-world scenarios, enhancing your understanding and skills.

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, learning how to assess and refine network solutions to ensure efficiency and reliability.

  • Work closely with experienced network professionals and cross-functional teams, improving your teamwork and communication skills in a professional setting.

  • Tackle complex network challenges, enhancing your ability to analyze problems and devise effective solutions.

  • Experience the unique culture of Netflix, learning about its values and how they influence work practices and decision-making.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok! If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Internships at Netflix 

At Netflix, we offer a personalized experience for interns, and our aim is to offer an experience that mimics what it is like to actually work here. We match qualified interns with projects and groups based on interests and skill sets, and fully embed interns within those groups for the summer. Netflix is a unique place to work and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about our .

Internships are paid and are a minimum of 12 weeks, with a choice of a few fixed start dates in May or June 2025 to accommodate varying school calendars. Conditions permitting, our 2025 summer internships will be located in our Los Gatos, CA office, or in our Los Angeles, CA office, depending on the team.

At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine the Intern top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.

The overall market range for Netflix Internships is typically $40/hour - $80/hour.

This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more .

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background 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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background 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.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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