Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Ads Member Experience

Netflix, the global entertainment powerhouse serving over 300 million subscribers across 190+ countries, is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer 5 for their Ads Member Experience team. This role is part of Netflix's strategic initiative following the launch of their ad-supported tier in November 2022. The position sits within the Ads Platform Engineering teams, which are responsible for building advertising systems that power ad delivery using Netflix's world-class content delivery ecosystem.

The role focuses on identifying and building ad formats that will shape the future of advertising on Netflix's streaming platform, including live events. You'll be working with a unique mix of client and server-side ad insertions, state-of-the-art content delivery systems, and advanced ad encoding technologies. The team is relatively new but faces ambitious goals of building highly performant advertising systems and delivering significant business impact.

As a Distributed Systems Engineer 5, you'll be at the forefront of Netflix's push to become a market leader in the rapidly growing Connected TV advertising space. You'll work on sophisticated user experimentation, A/B testing, and lift studies, while ensuring optimal ad delivery that balances member experience with advertiser outcomes. The role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while defining the future of streaming advertising.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $170,000 to $720,000, with the flexibility to choose your mix of salary and stock options annually. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and flexible time off for salaried employees. The company's unique culture values inclusion, innovation, and independent decision-making, making it an ideal environment for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the streaming advertising space.