# Software Engineer (L6) - Compute Runtime at Netflix

- Company: Netflix
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.netflix.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: USA - Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-25
- Apply by: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://netflix.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Netflix/job/USA---Remote/Software-Engineer--L6----Compute-Runtime_JR42215-1
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/netflix-software-engineer-l6-compute-runtime/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced staff engineer to drive the Compute Runtime team’s charter, guide the team's engineering work, and break new ground through hands-on innovation on the hardest technical challenges. You will be part of the team of engineers responsible for the runtime portion of our Cloud Compute group. The team is responsible for enabling containers to run on our compute nodes as efficiently and reliably as possible.

## What they're looking for

- A proven track record of architecting and implementing large-scale distributed systems that define and modify infrastructure at 100M+ user scale
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong relationship-building ability
- Passion for technology and the ability to jump into an ambiguous area and break down complex problems
- Demonstrated technical leadership to empower the team around you and get the most from diverse stakeholders, including product managers, peer engineers across Netflix, and more
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and how to abstract away its complexities
- Experience with Golang, Java, and/or Python