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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. 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.
We 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.
Proficient in backend languages such as
Java, Go, or Python
; comfortable operating and deploying services in
cloud environments (AWS etc.) . Demonstrated hands-on experience with high-volume, distributed databases (e.g.,
Kafka
,
RabbitMQ
, AWS
SQS
, event-driven microservices, or serverless event processing with AWS
Lambda ). Preference for candidates with a background in
platform, tooling, or infrastructure
. Bonus: Experience building orchestration systems/engines, full-stack development, or working across multiple tech stacks. Passionate about mentoring and supporting the growth of new graduates and early-career engineers.
Architect, build, and operate core backend systems and internal platform tooling as a part of the Netflix Consumer Identity Platform. 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. 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. At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. 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.
Languages
- English
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