Experienced Full Stack Software Engineer – Web & Cloud Application Development for Netflix's Content Delivery Network (CDN)

About Us

At Netflix, we're on a mission to entertain, inform, and inspire hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our vision is to give voice to global stories, and we believe that technology can play a crucial role in making this vision a reality. As the world's leading internet entertainment service, we're responsible for a significant portion of global internet activity, and we're committed to providing the best viewing experience in over 190 countries. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality content to our customers, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team as a CDN Site Reliability Engineer. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, measuring, operating, and triaging our Content Delivery Network (CDN) services worldwide. You'll work closely with our ISP partners to integrate Open Connect devices, manage level 3 escalations for product delivery services, and provide design, deployment, and engineering support to ensure the reliability and performance of our CDN services.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and correlate large amounts of server and performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Use the Netflix Big Data Platform as a flexible, professional, and efficient tool to optimize service and improve reliability.
• Provide design, deployment, and engineering support to ISP partners to integrate Open Connect devices.
• Manage level 3 escalations for product delivery services to ensure timely resolution and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions to address these areas.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve our CDN services.

Eligibility

To be considered for this role, you'll need to have:

• Experience in large-scale, high-performance, internet-based services with a focus on service stability/security and reliability.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Go.
• Experience and proven experience with CDN and HTTP cache/proxy technologies.
• Professional-level experience managing large Unix or Linux systems (we use FreeBSD).
• Knowledge of communication and application protocols, particularly TCP/IP, BGP, HTTP/S, and DNS.
• Experience in distributed analytics technology (Hive, Presto/Trino, Spark SQL, etc.).
• Some experience with containers and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience). Additionally, experience with:

• Optimized FreeBSD used by Netflix to provide 800 GB/S per server.
• Resilience practices in CDN management.
• Measuring internet latency in real life: a Netflix story.
• Mastering near real-time telemetry and big data.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. As a CDN Site Reliability Engineer, you'll have the chance to work on a global scale, collaborating with teams across the world to deliver high-quality content to our customers. You'll also have access to cutting-edge technology and tools, and the opportunity to contribute to the development of our CDN services.

Work Environment and Culture

We're a remote-friendly company, and this role can be performed from home. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality content to our customers, and we're committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. We believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer flexible working arrangements to ensure that our employees can achieve this balance.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! Please submit your application through our website, and we'll review your application carefully. We're excited to meet our next team member and look forward to hearing from you!