Software Engineer (L5) - Internal Tooling job opportunity at Netflix Inc.



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Netflix Inc Software Engineer (L5) - Internal Tooling
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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
loacation Los Gatos,California, United States Of America
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Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.About the SWT TeamThe Special Operations Accounts, Workflows & Tools (SWT) Team, part of Netflix’s Consumer Identity and Access Engineering organization, delivers robust platform solutions and internal tooling that shape how our developers and stakeholders build, maintain, and test Netflix products. Our mission is to create a secure, scalable, and streamlined environment that accelerates innovation and collaboration across the company.We are driven by a passion for innovation—constantly exploring and adopting emerging technologies, including automation and artificial intelligence, to solve complex technical challenges and anticipate future needs. Our solutions are built with a strong focus on reliability, security, and scalability.By fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning, the SWT team empowers Netflix engineers and partners to deliver world-class experiences to hundreds of millions of members worldwide.The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Software Engineer (L5) to join the SWT team in Los Gatos. In this critical role, you will have the opportunity to architect and build core technical systems that power our platform, focusing on distributed systems and backend engineering. Your work will directly impact the security, scalability, and developer experience for Netflix’s identity ecosystem.You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver impactful solutions, while also mentoring early-career engineers and helping to shape the future of identity and access at Netflix.Who You AreSkilled in designing for scalability and resilience in high-scale environments.Strong systems design skills, able to architect robust, maintainable solutions.Proficient in backend languages such asJava, Go, or Python; comfortable operating and deploying services incloud environments (AWS etc.).Demonstrated hands-on experience with high-volume, distributed databases (e.g.,Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar).Expertise in asynchronous event-driven systems (e.g.,Kafka,RabbitMQ, AWSSQS, event-driven microservices, or serverless event processing with AWSLambda).Preference for candidates with a background inplatform, tooling, or infrastructure.Bonus: Experience building orchestration systems/engines, full-stack development, or working across multiple tech stacks.Excellent communicator, able to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.Self-driven individual contributor who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments.Passionate about mentoring and supporting the growth of new graduates and early-career engineers.What You'll DoArchitect, build, and operate core backend systems and internal platform tooling as a part of the Netflix Consumer Identity Platform.Design and implement scalable, resilient distributed systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven architectures, real-time access control).Take full ownership of technical projects, driving them from conception to production.Mentor early-career engineers through code reviews, design sessions, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.Engage regularly with cross-functional partners and stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts clearly.Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and high-impact delivery.What We ValueStrong sense of ownership and responsibility.Commitment to technical excellence and doing what’s right for the platform, the team, and Netflix.Collaborative attitude and willingness to support team growth and cross-functional partnerships.Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced, high-impact environments.Passion for technology, design principles, and continuous learning.At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.The overall market range for roles in this area of Netflix is typically $100,000 - $720,000.This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn morehere.Inclusionis a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want anaccommodation/adjustmentfor a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversitybuilds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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