Distributed Systems Software Engineer (L5) - Open Connect Control Plane

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

Open Connect (OC) is a critical group within Netflix that builds and manages a content delivery network (CDN) that delivers all of Netflix’s streaming video. In addition to streaming video, we work on projects within Netflix that leverage physical infrastructure. According to a 2023 Sandvine report, data delivered by Open Connect accounts for approximately 15% of all downstream traffic volume across the entire internet. All of this traffic is delivered by our edge cache servers.

The Geo and Network Intelligence (GNI) team within Open Connect focuses on mapping devices to real-world locations via IP Geolocation and leveraging network measurement and insights to deliver business value to our partners across the company. GNI is the home for Probnik – our network measurement framework – and the Fast.com speed test.

We spend our time thinking about stuff like this:

• How does what we see in the network world map to behavior and locality in the real world?

• How can we leverage network insights to improve or protect the business?

• How can we gather more precise insights about our members while protecting their privacy?

• How do network anomalies impact members and their streaming experience? How do you detect, remediate, and monitor those anomalies at scale?

We are looking for someone who identifies with the following: 

• You build durable and scalable distributed systems

• You are comfortable with ambiguity.

• You are able to iterate quickly on ideas and incorporate feedback.

• You care about building quality software that your teammates can support. 

• You have a passion for operational excellence

• You can translate complex technical ideas into business-oriented proposals, backed by compelling stories with data.

• You believe that fostering an inclusive environment helps everyone do their best work.

Required skills:

• 5+ years of software development with strong experience in Java.

• Experience building and operating business-critical systems at scale.

• Distributed Systems experience (e.g., building stateful & stateless systems, experience with Cassandra, Kafka, etc).

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $388,000.00 - $619,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for 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 diversity builds 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.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.