Software Engineer (L5), Ads Reporting

Netflix, the global entertainment leader with 300M+ subscribers, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (L5) to join their Ads Platform Engineering team. This role is part of the Ads Reporting Infrastructure team, which is crucial to Netflix's new ad-supported tier launched in 2022.

The position focuses on building and operating foundational systems that handle ads-related events at scale. You'll be working on transforming raw signals from various sources into reliable, privacy-safe data streams that power critical business functions including measurement, serving, reporting, and financial workflows.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be part of a new team with ambitious goals of building highly performant advertising systems in the rapidly growing Connected TV advertising space. The role offers an exciting opportunity to help Netflix become a market leader in this domain, working with cutting-edge technologies and handling billions of daily ad events.

The position requires extensive experience in distributed systems, real-time data processing, and ad tech. You'll work with technologies like Apache Druid and Flink, building low-latency pipelines and ensuring data accuracy through robust monitoring systems. The role offers competitive compensation ($100,000 - $720,000) with the flexibility to choose your mix of salary and stock options.

Netflix offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and flexible time off for salaried employees. The company is known for its unique culture that values inclusion, innovation, and freedom with responsibility.

This remote position is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about ad tech and want to make a significant impact in the streaming industry. You'll be joining at an exciting time as Netflix expands its advertising capabilities and creates new revenue streams through its ad-supported tier.