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Data Engineer (L5) - Games

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.
$170,000 - $720,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Gaming · Entertainment

Description For Data Engineer (L5) - Games

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 283 million paid memberships across 190+ countries, is expanding into the gaming sector as their next frontier. They're seeking a Data Engineer (L5) to join their Games Data Science and Engineering team at a pivotal moment in their gaming initiative expansion.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Netflix's gaming platform, working at the intersection of entertainment and technology. As a Data Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing end-to-end analytics and data solutions that power the entire games library. The position requires building and maintaining complex data pipelines, working with impression data, and supporting game platform analytics.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software development experience, with a strong foundation in data processing and analytics. You'll need expertise in technologies like Spark, Flink, Python, and Scala, combined with robust SQL skills. The role demands both technical excellence and strong communication abilities, as you'll be collaborating across teams with analytical partners and domain experts.

Netflix offers a unique culture and competitive compensation structure, with base salary ranging from $170,000 to $720,000, plus the flexibility to choose your mix of salary and stock options. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and generous time-off policies.

This is an in-person role based in Los Gatos, California, offering the chance to work at the headquarters of one of the world's most innovative entertainment companies. You'll be joining at an exciting time as Netflix expands its gaming presence across mobile and cloud platforms, helping to redefine what a Netflix subscription means for millions of members worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Data Engineer (L5) - Games

  • Take ownership and increase automation and scale of complex data sets that drive use cases by analytical partners
  • Build robust data pipelines using Spark, Flink, Python and Scala
  • Collaborate with logging infrastructure team to develop and maintain key schemas for games
  • Support end-to-end analytics & data needs for the Games space

Requirements For Data Engineer (L5) - Games

Python
Scala
Java
  • 7+ years in software development
  • Experience building systems that collect or process data for analytics products
  • Experience building production data pipelines using Spark, Flink or Hive/Hadoop
  • Hands-on experience with schema design and data modeling
  • Programming proficiency in Python, or Scala/Java
  • Strong SQL skills and knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Software engineering mindset

Benefits For Data Engineer (L5) - Games

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Equity
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • 35 days annually for paid time off (hourly employees)
  • Flexible time off (salaried employees)

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