Software Engineer (L4), Content Engineering

Netflix, the world's leading entertainment service with 283 million paid memberships across 190+ countries, is seeking a Software Engineer (L4) for their Content Engineering team. This role is based in Los Gatos, California, and is crucial to Netflix's mission of entertaining the world through innovative content delivery and production.

The Content Engineering team is responsible for building products and services that power the entire content creation workflow, from initial pitch to final delivery. You'll be working on critical systems that enable both internal teams and external partners to create, launch, and promote global content and ads. The role spans multiple exciting areas including the Source Acquisition Platform, Promotional Media Engineering, and Content Preview Engineering.

As a Software Engineer in this team, you'll be crafting resilient, high-scale microservices and working with modern technologies like GraphQL, gRPC, and Java. The role requires strong expertise in object-oriented programming, data modeling, and system design. You'll be part of a diverse team that includes product managers, designers, full-stack developers, and data scientists, offering opportunities to wear different hats and grow professionally.

The position offers a competitive compensation range of $170,000 - $720,000, with the flexibility to choose your mix of salary and stock options. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and generous time-off policies. The company culture strongly values inclusion, diversity, and innovation, making it an ideal place for engineers who want to make a significant impact on global entertainment technology.

This role is perfect for someone who is curious about new technologies, appreciates complex global challenges, and can maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams through clear communication. You'll be working in an environment that encourages technical leadership, practical problem-solving, and continuous learning.