Software Engineer (L4) - Performance Engineering

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 278 million paid memberships across 190+ countries, is seeking a talented Software Engineer (L4) to join their Performance Engineering team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge performance observability and analysis tools, including the pioneering FlameCommander.

The position focuses on driving performance optimization and efficiency improvements across Netflix's entire engineering organization. As a trusted expert, you'll be working with teams throughout the company, building and enhancing industry-leading performance observability tools and utilities. Netflix has established itself as a world leader in Performance Engineering, with their Performance Tech blog being a go-to resource in the industry.

The role requires 2-5 years of professional software engineering experience, with strong proficiency in languages like Python, Go, and Java, as well as frontend technologies such as JavaScript and React. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining sophisticated observability tools, analyzing data, and creating visualization solutions to help Netflix maintain its performance edge.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, stock options, and flexible time off for salaried employees. The compensation range is highly competitive, ranging from $100,000 to $720,000, with the unique flexibility to choose your preferred mix of salary and stock options annually.

Netflix's culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and giving people opportunities to explore different roles. The team comprises individuals from various backgrounds and countries, creating an inclusive and empathetic environment that values different perspectives. This role offers the chance to work on some of the most challenging performance problems while contributing to Netflix's mission of delivering the best possible performance to its global customer base.