Distributed Systems Engineer – Remote Opportunity at Netflix
Join the Future of Entertainment with Netflix At Netflix, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way the world experiences entertainment. With over 220 million paid subscribers in 190 countries, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our data infrastructure teams are at the forefront of this mission, enabling us to harness the power of data to deliver exceptional experiences to our members. We're now seeking a talented Distributed Systems Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of entertainment. About the Role As a Distributed Systems Engineer at Netflix, you'll play a critical role in designing, building, and improving our large-scale distributed systems. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business growth, scalability, and reliability. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the future of entertainment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems that meet the needs of our rapidly growing user base. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and TPMs across teams to drive business outcomes. Architect and build robust, scalable, and highly available distributed systems. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment. Contribute to open-source communities and share our experiences with the broader engineering community. Drive innovation and adopt new technologies to stay ahead of the curve. Work closely with the data infrastructure teams to ensure seamless data processing and analysis. Our Focus Areas Database Access Platform The Database Access Platform team builds and operates a scalable query gateway that enables data abstractions to work at sub-millisecond latencies. This team is responsible for empowering Netflix microservices to fulfill their evolving data needs. Data Platform Framework The Data Platform Framework team provides a platform for our data stages, enabling Netflix to rapidly advance its data and analytics systems. This team creates high-impact infrastructure, control, and network systems calibrated for the needs of running our data frameworks at scale. Data Development and Processing The Data Development and Processing team offers a disconnected self-service cleared way product to enable varied client personas across Netflix to meet their low-latency data development and processing requirements. Large Data Register The Large Data Register team is responsible for providing the cloud-native platform for distributed data processing at Netflix. This team offers support for Flash, ETL data into Petabytes-scale data warehouse, and access to that data using Flash and Voila/TrinoDB. Huge Data Arrangement The Huge Data Arrangement team provides the platform for planning, organizing, and executing large data jobs and workflows in a self-serve way. These platforms include central services that have all ETL and ML jobs running on Large Data Frameworks at Netflix. Requirements Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 2+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems features or applications. Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful web services. Experience building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, and distributed systems. Strong knowledge of Java or other object-oriented programming languages. Comfortable with multi-threading and concurrent programming. Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud-native technologies and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of data processing and analytics frameworks (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache Flink). Experience with open-source communities and contributing to Netflix OSS. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices. What We Offer Competitive Compensation and Benefits We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and perks that support your well-being and growth. Opportunities for Growth and Learning We're committed to helping you grow professionally and personally. Our learning programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development paths will help you achieve your goals. Innovative and Dynamic Work Environment Our remote work environment offers flexibility and work-life balance. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Global Impact As a Netflix engineer, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of entertainment and contribute to our mission to bring joy and inspiration to audiences worldwide. How to Apply If you're passionate about building large-scale distributed systems and making a difference in the entertainment industry, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role. Apply for this job