Distributed Systems Engineer (L5), Content & Business Products

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 300M+ subscribers across 190+ countries, is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer for their Content & Business Products Engineering teams. This role is critical in building the technologies that power Netflix's content creation process from pitch to play, supporting shows like "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things."

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure for content media, enabling Netflix to store, access, and process media files efficiently. You'll be part of the Media Infrastructure Platform (MIP) team, working on key products including polyglot application frameworks, container-based executors, and advanced storage solutions built on S3.

As a Distributed Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and operating highly available, fault-tolerant systems while collaborating with diverse teams across the organization. The role requires strong expertise in Java or similar OO languages, with experience in distributed systems design and implementation.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $170,000 to $720,000, with flexible allocation between salary and stock options. Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and generous time-off policies.

The company culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and independence, welcoming remote work arrangements for US-based candidates. You'll be joining a diverse team of professionals from various backgrounds and countries, contributing to an inclusive and empathetic environment that values different perspectives.

This role is perfect for a self-motivated engineer who thrives in ambiguous environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about building scalable solutions that impact millions of users worldwide. The position offers significant growth opportunities through mentoring, technical leadership, and the chance to influence Netflix's global content creation infrastructure.