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Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Core Ad Serving Platform

Netflix · 4 Locations · On-site

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About Netflix

Watch Netflix movies & TV shows online or stream right to your smart TV, game console, PC, Mac, mobile, tablet and more. Backed by IVP and Redpoint.

About the role

Architect and operate backend services for core ad decisioning : Design and build scalable, modular backend frameworks for targeting, frequency management, pacing, and policy enforcement. Design APIs and data models : Create clean, scalable interfaces and data schemas that enable seamless interoperability across the Ad Platform ecosystem. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience, with at least 4+ years in the Ads domain
  • Expertise in building and operating highly-available, distributed systems at massive scale
  • Hands-on experience building core ad server components: decisioning logic, ad selection, pacing, ranking, scoring, and frequency capping
  • Deep understanding of ad-tech ecosystem standards and business requirements (e.g., targeting, policy enforcement, and frequency management)
  • Proven ability to design scalable APIs and data models that support complex, multi-service ecosystems
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional product and engineering teams
More about this role

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

We launched a new ad-supported tier in November 2022 and are building an in-house world-class ad tech ecosystem to offer our members more choices in consuming their content. Our new tier allows us to attract new members at a lower price point while also creating a compelling path for advertisers to reach deeply engaged audiences.

The Ads Platform Engineering team is the heartbeat of our monetization engine. We are builders, not just architects. Our team is responsible for the mission-critical infrastructure that orchestrates ad decisioning, policy enforcement, and delivery across our global content ecosystem. We operate on a "context over control" philosophy, empowering you to make high-impact technical decisions that shape the future of our advertising technology. We don't just design systems; we ship...

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