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Software Engineer 6 - Ads Signals & Targeting

Netflix · 2 Locations · On-site

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About Netflix

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About the 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience building distributed systems, core backend infrastructure, or high-throughput platforms
  • Proven leadership at an L6/Staff/Principal level, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across product, engineering, design, and business, and delivering complex features with critical business impact
  • Experience simplifying or consolidating privacy systems across teams, including sunsetting solutions that no longer serve the business
  • Professional experience in designing and building user and contextual signals and audience targeting features for ad platforms
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar, with a strong grasp of software development principles and design patterns
  • Experience in developing distributed cloud-based applications and proficiency in modern programming languages, preferably object-oriented
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 to offer our members more choice in how they consume 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.

Our Team

The Ads Signals & Targeting team for Netflix Ads is responsible for improving ad supply eligibility through advancements in audience and contextual targeting, which is essential for ensuring a great member experience where members see the right ad at the right time. This involves managing the fundamental Signals and Target systems, and continuously evolving these systems to support outcome-based optimizations and probabilistic modeled audience targeting.

The Role

As a Software Engineer on the Ads Signals & Targeting team, you...

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