Data Engineer 5 - Product (QOE)

Netflix, a global entertainment leader with 300M+ subscribers, is seeking a Data Engineer 5 for their Product Quality of Experience (QOE) team. This role is crucial in ensuring Netflix's streaming quality remains top-notch across 190+ countries.

The position sits within the Data Science and Engineering (DSE) team, where you'll be instrumental in measuring, optimizing, and personalizing product quality through data-driven insights. Your primary focus will be building scalable data pipelines and transforming complex telemetry data into actionable performance metrics.

As a Data Engineer 5, you'll work in a small, autonomous team, requiring strong technical judgment and comprehensive knowledge across the data stack. The role demands expertise in Python, SQL, and big data technologies like Spark and Flink, along with experience handling web-scale datasets.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $170,000 to $720,000, with a unique structure allowing you to choose your preferred mix of salary and stock options annually. Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and flexible time off for salaried employees.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, autonomous environment, has strong data engineering fundamentals, and aligns with Netflix's culture of independence and candid feedback. You'll have total ownership of your domain, from pipeline development to performance metrics and tools, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior data engineer looking to make a significant impact in streaming technology.