Software Engineer - Data (L5) - Consumer Data Systems
Job Description
Netflix, the world's leading entertainment service with 300M+ members across 190+ countries, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Consumer Data Systems team. This role focuses on building scalable, real-time services powering ML and GenAI systems across Gaming, Streaming, and Ads. The position offers competitive compensation ($100K-$720K) with flexible stock options and comprehensive benefits. As a key team member, you'll architect data foundations and APIs enabling exceptional consumer experiences at Netflix scale. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of distributed systems experience, expertise in data engineering, and strong leadership qualities. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Spark, Flink, and Cassandra, while collaborating across teams to drive innovation. Netflix offers a unique culture of freedom and responsibility, emphasizing engineering excellence and end-to-end ownership. The role combines technical depth with strategic impact, making it perfect for engineers passionate about data-driven solutions at massive scale.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Data (L5) - Consumer Data Systems
- Work across all phases of the software development lifecycle
- Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable data-oriented services
- Build and maintain production data systems and real-time APIs
- Design intuitive schemas and data models
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Communicate complex technical ideas effectively
- Provide on-call support
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement
Requirements For Software Engineer - Data (L5) - Consumer Data Systems
- 6+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable distributed systems
- Expertise working with distributed data (PB+ scale)
- Proficiency in Java or Scala
- Hands-on experience with schema design and data modeling
- Experience building highly available web applications and services
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to navigate and prioritize in ambiguous environments
- Comfortable giving and receiving feedback
- Both a leader and a learner
Benefits For Software Engineer - Data (L5) - Consumer Data Systems
- 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)
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