Software Engineer L5, Dev Spaces

Netflix's Dev Spaces team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their mission of equipping Netflix engineers with industry-leading development environments and tooling. This role sits at the intersection of developer productivity and innovation, focusing on IDEs, Cloud Development Environments, and AI Coding assistants. The position offers an opportunity to impact thousands of engineers at one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships across 190+ countries.

The role demands expertise in multiple programming languages (Go, TypeScript, Java) and a deep understanding of developer tooling. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing systems that enhance developer productivity, from cloud development environments to AI-powered coding assistants. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $170,000 - $720,000, with the flexibility to choose between salary and stock options.

Netflix provides a unique culture that values inclusion, innovation, and individual responsibility. The benefits package is comprehensive, including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and flexible time off for salaried employees. The Dev Spaces team operates in a collaborative environment where you'll have the opportunity to mentor colleagues and influence the future of developer productivity tools at Netflix.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in productivity tooling, familiarity with AI coding assistants, and the ability to work across the technical stack. Optional but valuable skills include experience with IDE extensions, cloud development environments, Linux systems, and React development. This role offers the chance to shape the future of development tools at Netflix while working with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.