Software Engineer (L5) - Open Connect Control Plane, Live

Netflix is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (L5) to join their Open Connect Control Plane team focusing on Live streaming infrastructure. This role is based in Los Gatos, California, at Netflix's headquarters. The Open Connect Control Plane team is responsible for managing and optimizing Netflix's content delivery network, which is crucial for providing seamless streaming experiences to millions of users worldwide.

As a Senior Software Engineer in this team, you'll be working on critical infrastructure that powers Netflix's live streaming capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to work at scale, handling real-time content delivery challenges for one of the world's largest streaming platforms. The role combines aspects of distributed systems, high-performance computing, and real-time data processing.

Netflix is known for its strong engineering culture, emphasis on innovation, and significant technical challenges. The company offers a culture of freedom and responsibility, where engineers are empowered to make important technical decisions and drive meaningful impact. Working at Netflix means being part of a team that's revolutionizing how the world consumes entertainment content.

The position offers competitive compensation, including both salary and equity components, along with Netflix's famous culture of freedom and responsibility. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and solve complex technical challenges while contributing to systems that impact millions of users globally.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about distributed systems, have a strong background in backend development, and are excited about working on technology that powers live content delivery at massive scale. If you're looking to make a significant impact in the streaming industry while working with some of the best engineering talents in the field, this role at Netflix could be your next career move.