Data Engineer (L5) - Games
Job Description
Netflix, the world's leading entertainment service with 283 million paid memberships across 190+ countries, is expanding into the gaming sector as their next big frontier. They're seeking a Data Engineer (L5) to join their Games Data Science and Engineering team at an exciting time of growth and innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Netflix's gaming experience, working on both mobile and cloud gaming initiatives.
The position involves building and maintaining sophisticated data pipelines that power analytics for Netflix's growing games library. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Spark and Flink, developing solutions that track game impressions and platform performance. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in data engineering and software development, with opportunities to influence how Netflix understands and improves their gaming offerings.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced data engineers who want to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry. The position offers competitive compensation ($170,000 - $720,000) with the flexibility to choose between salary and stock options. Netflix's culture emphasizes autonomy, innovation, and inclusion, providing an environment where you can do your best work while contributing to the future of global entertainment.
The comprehensive benefits package includes health plans, mental health support, retirement benefits, and flexible time off policies. You'll be working with a team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance Netflix's gaming experience for millions of users worldwide.
Responsibilities For Data Engineer (L5) - Games
- Take ownership and increase automation and scale of complex data sets
- Build robust data pipelines using Spark, Flink, Python and Scala
- Collaborate with logging infrastructure team to develop and maintain key schemas
- Support end-to-end analytics & data needs for the Games space
- Enable analysis across the entire library of games
Requirements For Data Engineer (L5) - Games
- 7+ years in software development
- Experience building systems that collect or process data for analytics
- 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
- Ability to work autonomously
Benefits For Data Engineer (L5) - Games
- 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
- 35 days annually for paid time off (hourly employees)
- Flexible time off (salaried employees)
Related Jobs
