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[Remote] Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) - Data Platform

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a leading entertainment company focused on pushing the boundaries of storytelling through technology. They are seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer to help evolve their data infrastructure, enabling various business functions to leverage data for critical decision-making. The role involves building scalable systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data movement and developer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Help evolve and innovate our infrastructure
  • Build secure, scalable, and high‑leverage infrastructure abstractions
  • Identify common challenges across Online Data Stores and Data Movement platforms
  • Work on platforms that sit at the heart of Netflix’s data ecosystem
  • Build resilience and reliability tooling, including SLI/SLO enablement, and a Fault Management platform for large fleets
  • Provide a self-service, abstracted platform for data movement and processing needs
  • Focus on operational automation, reliability and data consistency
  • Develop and maintain a high-performance, reliable, and efficient key-value store
  • Enhance developer productivity by providing a secure, intuitive and opinionated access layer for backing storage engines
  • Boost productivity by developing cutting-edge data tools and infrastructure

Skills

  • 2+ years of experience in building large-scale distributed systems features or applications
  • Proficient in the design and development of RESTful web services
  • Experienced in building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems
  • Experienced in Java or other object-oriented programming languages
  • Comfortable tackling multi-threading challenges
  • BS in Computer Science or a related field

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 152 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.