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Experienced Full Stack Software Engineer – Game SDK Development for Netflix Gaming Platform (Remote)

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

Join the Future of Gaming with Netflix

Imagine being part of a team that brings joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world. At Netflix, we're not just a leading entertainment service with 230 million paid subscriptions in 190 countries – we're also a pioneer in the gaming industry. Our Game SDK team is at the forefront of creating innovative tools for game developers to integrate the Netflix Gaming Platform into their streaming games. We're looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of online gaming.

About the Role

As a Game SDK Software Engineer at Netflix, you'll play a crucial role in designing and implementing tools for game developers to integrate our gaming platform into their games. Your mission will be to create an immersive environment for Netflix members to discover and play games while watching our content. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game developers, engineers, and designers to drive business growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement tools for game developers to integrate the Netflix Gaming Platform into their streaming games
  • Collaborate with game developers, engineers, and designers to drive business growth and innovation
  • Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions
  • Analyze data to gain insights and improve application quality
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including game developers, engineers, and designers
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies

What Makes You Different?

We're looking for engineers with a passion for business and technology innovation. If you're comfortable with some degree of uncertainty and ambiguity, empathetic, and have excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you. Here are some qualities that will make you successful in this role:

  • You're comfortable with some degree of uncertainty and ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • You're empathetic and have a great idea for creating a clean and easy-to-use API for game developers to integrate Netflix services
  • You have excellent communication skills and can translate goals and concerns between different groups
  • You're inspired and actively looking for solutions to meet business needs through technology
  • You have strong analytical skills and are good at analyzing data to gain insights to improve application quality

What Skills Do We Need?

We value knowledge more than experience, but here are some skills that will make you successful in this group:

  • Experience using C/C++ to build cross-platform libraries on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Experience with game engines like Unity and Unreal, native plugins, and integrations
  • Experience developing other SDKs
  • Experience building and extending secure client-server communications (knowledge of GraphQL a plus)
  • Experience writing automated tests and using them to provide short-term feedback loops in a continuous integration environment

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Netflix, we believe in empowering our employees to grow and develop their skills. Here are some benefits and opportunities you can expect:

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and eye care coverage
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, which allows employees to take time off as needed
  • Generous parental leave policies, which provide plenty of free time for both new moms and dads to bond with their newborns or adopted children
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution
  • Stock options or stock awards, allowing employees to share in the company's success
  • Wellness programs, fitness allowances, or memberships to encourage employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle
  • Employee assistance program (EAP), providing confidential resources and support to employees facing personal or work-related challenges
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Netflix, we value flexibility, results, and innovation. Our company culture is built on the principles of freedom, responsibility, and curiosity. We believe in giving our employees the autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of their work. Our work environment is collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced, with a focus on driving business growth and innovation.

Compensation and Perks

We offer a competitive salary of $27/hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings. You'll also have access to Netflix content, travel and entertainment benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Conclusion

If you're passionate about gaming, technology, and innovation, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help shape the future of online gaming. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.

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