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Senior Distributed Systems Engineer - Data Platform

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-03

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Distributed Systems Engineer to join our Data Platform team at Netflix. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining our large-scale distributed systems infrastructure, enabling us to deliver delight to our members worldwide.

Job Summary:

We're looking for exceptional engineers to help us achieve our ambitious goal of reaching 500 million members globally. As a Senior Distributed Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing our infrastructure, working on complex projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth. We value diversity, inclusivity, and remote work, so you can work from anywhere in the U.S.

Focus Areas:

  • Database Access Platform: Build and operate a scalable query gateway that enables sub-millisecond latencies, allowing Netflix microservices to store, consume, and manage their data efficiently.
  • Data Platform Infrastructure: Develop high-impact frameworks, tools, and deployment systems that enable Netflix to rapidly innovate and provide cutting-edge data and analytics systems to the rest of the organization.
  • Big Data Compute: Provide a cloud-native platform for distributed data processing, supporting batch and real-time data processing, and collaborating with open-source communities to shape the future of big data technologies.
  • Big Data Orchestration: Offer a platform for designing, scheduling, and executing big data jobs and workflows in a self-serve manner, using cutting-edge technologies and event-driven architecture.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain large-scale distributed systems infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and TPMs
  • Contribute to open-source communities and Netflix OSS
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives and work with engineers, product managers, and TPMs across teams

Requirements:

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

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary: $28/hour
  • Remote work options
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

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Are you ready for this challenge? Apply now and let's discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story.

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