Software Engineer (L5) - Open Connect Control Plane, Cloud Games

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Full Stack Development • $100,000 PA - $720,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks a Software Engineer (L5) to contribute to the Open Connect Control Plane for its Cloud Gaming initiative. Responsibilities include developing cloud services for game play initiation, building systems for game build deployment tracking, designing efficient deployment algorithms (e.g., peer-to-peer), and ensuring system resilience against failures and traffic fluctuations. The ideal candidate will build robust, maintainable software, prioritize testing and metrics, and possess experience with distributed systems and cloud technologies. A passion for improving customer experience and working in an ambiguous environment is essential.
Must have:
  • 5+ years software development experience
  • Proficiency in a modern programming language
  • Distributed systems experience (NoSQL, AWS, microservices)
  • Robust, clean, maintainable software development
  • Deep care for testing, metrics, and observability
Good to have:
  • Networking concepts
  • Experience with gaming, cloud gaming, or CDNs
  • Big Data experience (Hive, Spark, Presto)

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 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.

Netflix has been changing the way people watch shows and movies and we've built a global Content Delivery Network called , which sets the standard for video delivery.  Netflix is branching out into and we need to extend Open Connect to support this exciting new experience.

We are looking to add to the engineering team responsible for building the Cloud Gaming Control Plane:

The Control Plane includes:

  • Cloud services that customers directly hit when they press ‘Play’

  • Systems for tracking deployment of game builds

  • Algorithms for deploying game builds in an efficient manner (e.g.  peer-to-peer)

We spend our time trying to answer questions like these:

  • How do we design our systems to react to failure, traffic shifts and other changes in real-time?

  • How do we provide the best experience to Game Developers who are using the Netflix Cloud Gaming Platform

We are looking for a software engineer hybrid who identifies with the following: 

  • You build robust, clean, maintainable software.

  • You care deeply about testing, metrics, observability, and tooling.

  • You are willing to reduce tech debt and improve tech health.

  • You care deeply about the customer experience.

  • You are comfortable with ambiguity.

  • You are able to iterate quickly on ideas and incorporate feedback.

  • You believe that fostering an inclusive environment helps everyone do their best work. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years software development and proficiency with a modern programming language

  • Distributed Systems experience (e.g. familiarity with NoSQL, AWS, microservices, etc)

Nice To Have:

  • Basic background in networking concepts

  • Experience working at scale

  • Professional experience with Gaming, Cloud Gaming or CDNs

  • Big Data Experience (e.g. Hive, Spark, Presto, etc.)

Our culture is unique, and we live by our , allowing you to do your best work and grow.
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 based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of the market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. 
Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000 - $720,000.
This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix has a unique culture and environment. Learn more .

is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity 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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