[Remote] Senior Software Engineer (L5) - Personalization Data

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a leading entertainment company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the personalization data engineering team, responsible for building large datasets that enhance member experience and support machine learning algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in big data processing by contributing and adding to the team’s suite of data products and frameworks
• Partner with our world-class algorithm teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation to Netflix personalization

Skills

• Expertise in building production data systems (using Spark, Flink, etc.) on web-scale datasets
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g. Java, Scala) and ability to pick up new tech skills independently
• Hands on experience with schema design and data modeling, with an unmistakable passion for elegant and intuitive dataset design
• You have a passion for engineering excellence and tolerance for ambiguity in a fast-paced setting
• You are independent and can allocate your time judiciously. You employ organizational context to resolve competing priorities
• You are able to strategically partner with diverse stakeholders to drive innovation
• You seek to drive change and influence others through clear and effective communication
• You are both a leader and a learner and can smoothly inter-operate between the two personas with humility and maturity

Benefits

• 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
• Life and Serious Injury Benefits
• 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.

Company Overview

Netflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.netflix.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Netflix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 152 in 2026, 310 in 2025, 309 in 2024, 191 in 2023, 261 in 2022, 268 in 2021, 225 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.