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Software Engineer (L5) - Traffic Engineering

Netflix · Los Gatos · 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

The Traffic Engineering team designs, builds, and operates the core infrastructure that manages how traffic flows across Netflix’s cloud and edge environments. Our systems ensure that every member receives a fast, reliable, and high-quality streaming experience, even during massive live events and unexpected spikes in demand. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 7+ years experience in crafting complex, scalable distributed data infrastructure. Experience in traffic is preferred
  • Proficiency in Java, Golang, or Python with a solid understanding of multi-threading and memory management
  • Able to break down complexity, iterate, and communicate progress to a wide variety of partners and stakeholders
  • Proven track record of developing and maintaining high-impact systems
  • Experience building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems
  • Automation and orchestration frameworks for scaling and reliability
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.

The Traffic Engineering team designs, builds, and operates the core infrastructure that manages how traffic flows across Netflix’s cloud and edge environments. Our systems ensure that every member receives a fast, reliable, and high-quality streaming experience, even during massive live events and unexpected spikes in demand. The TMF team is instrumental in driving Netflix’s cloud scalability and resiliency by building robust capabilities for end-to-end traffic management, including region failover, traffic shaping, and predictive scaling. We work closely with Data Science to develop and operationalize predictive models, translating them into actionable strategies for scaling our infrastructure in real time. By automating and optimizing traffic management, we enable Netflix to deliver uninterrupted entertainment...

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