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[Remote] Distributed Systems Engineer 5 — Cloud Network Engineering

100% remote Flexible hours Hiring now

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service, and they are seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer to enhance their Cloud Network Engineering team. The role involves developing scalable and resilient network architectures, improving network availability, and addressing business needs at scale with high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Balancing bias to action with the ability to make well-informed bets
  • Engaging directly with end engineering users to understand their needs and improve their experience
  • Understanding and solving business needs at scale with high-quality solutions
  • Leaning into proactiveness and effective communication in pursuit of cross-functional alignment
  • Writing and maintaining code to solve complex network problems, automate network configuration, and streamline management processes, enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of our network infrastructure
  • Contributing to the design and architecture of network components, including VPCs, load balancers, network gateways, and IPv6 configurations, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the platform
  • Engaging directly with end engineering users to understand their needs and continuously improve their experience with our network solutions
  • Understanding and addressing business needs at scale, delivering high-quality solutions that align with our organizational goals and strategy

Skills

  • Experience developing solutions using cloud-native technologies and frameworks, with a strong focus on scalability and resilience
  • Expertise in cloud networking, particularly within AWS, including VPC design, subnetting, security groups, and routing, is highly desirable
  • Experience with Go, Java, Python, or similar object-oriented programming languages and a demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals across layers L2 to L7. This includes knowledge of network protocols and troubleshooting in production environments
  • A deep commitment to continuous learning, coupled with a pragmatic approach to thinking and the ability to navigate ambiguous areas and break down complex problems
  • A passion for technology combined with the ability to navigate ambiguous areas, breaking down complex problems into actionable solutions
  • Experience with container and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience building and operating microservices within a highly reliable and distributed systems environment. Demonstrated ability to ensure service resilience and scalability
  • Familiarity with Temporal or similar workflow orchestration tools for managing complex application workflows and ensuring fault-tolerant service execution

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 65 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.
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