Job Description: Senior Backend Engineer

Company: Netflix

Location: 100 Winchester Circle, Los Gatos, CA, US

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games, and live programming 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.

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: IT
Number of Openings: 1

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using various languages and frameworks.
Implement robust APIs to support the broad range of services offered by Netflix.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner to maintain user satisfaction.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to leverage in development processes.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification: Doctorate in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum Experience: 10 years of experience in backend development.
Desired Experience: Proven track record of building and scaling backend systems in a high-traffic environment.
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
Expertise in database management systems and architectural patterns.
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Annual salary ranging from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible working hours and remote work options.
Generous vacation and leave policies.
Retirement plans with company matching.
Access to Netflix’s library of films and series.
Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.

Application Process

If you are passionate about technology and innovation and meet the qualifications listed above, please submit your application along with your resume to join our dynamic team at Netflix.