Software Engineer (L5) - Cloud Games Infrastructure

Netflix is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (L5) to join their Cloud Games Infrastructure team. This role is perfect for engineers passionate about gaming and cloud infrastructure who want to help build and scale Netflix's expanding gaming offerings. The position involves working with cutting-edge cloud gaming technology, requiring expertise in both hardware-accelerated processing and system-wide optimization.

The role combines deep technical challenges with significant impact, as you'll be responsible for architecting and maintaining complex software stacks that power Netflix's cloud gaming service. You'll work with video/audio processing, media encoding/decoding, and network transport algorithms, requiring both low-level performance optimization and distributed systems expertise.

Netflix offers an exceptional compensation package ranging from $300,000 to $600,000, with the flexibility to choose your mix of salary and stock options. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, and a 401(k) with employer match. The work environment emphasizes freedom and responsibility, allowing you to make significant contributions while working remotely.

The ideal candidate will be a quick learner who thrives in ambiguous environments, takes pride in software craftsmanship, and has strong communication skills. Experience with high-performance computing, real-time applications, and low-level programming in Go or C++ is essential. The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of gaming and cloud technology while helping shape the future of entertainment at one of the world's leading streaming services.