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Experienced Data Engineer for Netflix's Privacy Team - Remote, Part-Time Opportunity

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

Join the Team Revolutionizing Entertainment and Data Privacy

Netflix is a global streaming giant, delighting over 230 million individuals worldwide with its diverse content offerings. As the company continues to innovate and expand its services, including the introduction of an Advertising-supported plan, Games, and Live content, it's creating new opportunities for talented professionals to join its team. We're seeking an experienced Data Engineer to play a critical role in our Privacy team, ensuring the highest standards of data protection and compliance across our operations in 190+ countries.

About the Role: Data Engineer (L4) - Privacy

This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about data privacy and security. As a Data Engineer on our Privacy team, you will be responsible for designing and building scalable data management and extraction frameworks that underpin our commitment to data protection and privacy. You'll work with various data technologies to develop fast, scalable, and efficient data pipelines, write ETL jobs to collect and aggregate data, and construct high-quality data frameworks that enable appropriate treatment of customer personal data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and engineer efficient, scalable, and flexible data pipelines to handle structured and unstructured data
  • Develop a deep understanding of the data ecosystem at Netflix from a privacy focus
  • Collaborate with the privacy engineering teams to understand product objectives and provide data that enables us to respond to customer and regulatory data requests
  • Maintain and reassess existing datasets and pipelines to ensure they remain relevant and effective
  • Work with a talented team of data engineers who are committed to enhancing our data privacy practices and mitigating legal and regulatory risk

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A strong passion for consumer-driven data privacy and risk mitigation
  • Proficiency in at least one of Java, Python, or Scala, with a minimum of 2 years of programming/data engineering experience
  • Advanced SQL skills, with the ability to work with complex data sets
  • Experience in designing data pipelines using big data technologies (Hive, Voila, Flash, Flink) on medium to large-scale datasets
  • A proven ability to take requirements and implement scalable data models and pipelines
  • A commitment to excellence, with a willingness to learn new technologies and grow your career

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following skills and experience will be highly regarded:

  • Experience working in a cloud-based environment, such as AWS or GCP
  • Knowledge of data security and compliance frameworks, such as GDPR or CCPA
  • Familiarity with data engineering tools and technologies, such as Apache Beam or Spark
  • A strong understanding of data architecture and data governance principles

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, you will need:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable components
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • A strong attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
  • A willingness to adapt to changing priorities and requirements, with a flexible and agile mindset

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Netflix, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Data Engineer on our Privacy team, you'll have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:

  • Mentorship from experienced professionals who are passionate about data privacy and security
  • Opportunities to work on complex and challenging projects that will help you develop your skills and expertise
  • A culture of continuous learning, with regular training and development programs to help you stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends

Work Environment and Company Culture

Netflix is a remote-friendly company, and we're committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and supportive. As a Data Engineer on our Privacy team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about data privacy and security. You'll also have access to a range of benefits and perks, including:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • A flexible work arrangement that allows you to work from anywhere
  • A culture of recognition and reward, with opportunities to celebrate your achievements and contributions

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We're committed to offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects the value and expertise you bring to our team. While the specifics of our compensation package are not detailed here, we can assure you that it includes a range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready for this exciting opportunity to join our team and play a critical role in shaping the future of data privacy at Netflix? If so, we encourage you to apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career with our company.

We're looking for talented professionals who are passionate about data privacy and security, and who are committed to making a positive impact in the world. If that's you, we want to hear from you!

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