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Security Software Engineer 5

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games.
United States
$230,000 - $700,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Cybersecurity

Description For Security Software Engineer 5

Netflix, a global entertainment leader with 300M+ subscribers, is seeking a Security Software Engineer 5 for their Platform Security team. This role focuses on building and maintaining critical security infrastructure, including cryptography, PKI, and workload identity services. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in Netflix's distinctive security culture, where rapid innovation is prioritized over strict controls.

The role involves designing and implementing features for workload identity services, managing application and hardware identities, and contributing to company-wide cryptography and PKI certificate services. You'll join an established, collaborative team that values supportive work environments and follows Netflix's renowned culture principles.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about security infrastructure at scale. The position offers competitive compensation ($230K-$700K), with flexibility to choose between salary and stock options. Netflix provides a remote-friendly environment and emphasizes inclusion and diversity.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong Java expertise, and knowledge of security concepts, particularly in workload identity and cryptography. Experience with full-stack development, Go, Python, React, and AWS would be advantageous. If you're excited about building secure, scalable systems at one of the world's leading entertainment companies, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make an impact.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Security Software Engineer 5

  • Design, build, and support features in workload identity service
  • Manage identities of applications, hardware, and other entities
  • Contribute to cryptography and PKI certificate services
  • Join on-call rotation to support services
  • Build and maintain foundational security services

Requirements For Security Software Engineer 5

Java
Go
Python
React
  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering with some years of exposure to security work
  • Expertise in Java development
  • Experience building systems that have strong requirements for scalability and resilience
  • Knowledge of computer security, especially workload identity, cryptography, or Public Key Infrastructure
  • The drive to take ownership of your work and see it through to completion

Benefits For Security Software Engineer 5

Equity
  • Flexible compensation structure between salary and stock options
  • Remote work options

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