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Security Software Engineer (L5), Workforce Security

World's leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships in 190+ countries offering TV series, films and games.
United States
$100,000 - $720,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Job Description

Netflix's Workforce Security team is seeking a talented L5 Security Software Engineer to join their mission of protecting employees, endpoints, and vendors through implementing robust security controls. This role combines technical expertise with security domain knowledge, focusing on developing scalable solutions that enhance business agility while reducing risk. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $720,000, with the unique Netflix approach of letting employees choose their compensation mix between salary and stock options.

The role involves working on critical security infrastructure, including GDrive access rightsizing, browser extension security, and security posture dashboards. You'll be responsible for both building new features and maintaining existing systems, while evaluating build vs. buy decisions for security controls. The position requires strong technical skills in Node.js, Python, and cloud computing, combined with a deep understanding of workforce security concerns.

Netflix offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and flexible time off for salaried employees. The company's unique culture emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and freedom with responsibility. Working remotely, you'll be part of a team that values data-driven decision-making, collaborative problem-solving, and innovative approaches to security challenges.

The ideal candidate will thrive in Netflix's fast-paced environment, bringing both technical expertise and security domain knowledge to help protect one of the world's leading entertainment services, serving over 300 million members across 190+ countries. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on Netflix's security infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies and practices.

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Responsibilities For Security Software Engineer (L5), Workforce Security

  • Drive development of scalable technical security controls
  • Enumerate risks and derive technical security requirements
  • Uplift and extend internally developed security tools
  • Evaluate build vs. buy options for workforce security controls
  • Ensure high-quality software development meeting all requirements
  • Collaborate with partner software development teams
  • Provide on-call support for security guidance and incident response
  • Build and maintain security tools for GDrive access, browser extension security, and security posture

Requirements For Security Software Engineer (L5), Workforce Security

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
Python
  • Knowledge of Workforce Security problems and solutions
  • Experience with corporate security tooling in endpoint, identity, data, and vendor security
  • Experience building software in Node.js (JavaScript, TypeScript) and Python
  • Experience with cloud computing primitives
  • Strong full-stack development skills
  • Data Engineering skills: Building ETL pipelines, SQL and Query Language competency
  • High-level understanding of security concerns
  • Competency in turning Threat Models into security requirements
  • Working experience with secure coding best practices

Benefits For Security Software Engineer (L5), Workforce Security

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • 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)