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Senior Distributed Systems Engineer (Remote)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-08

Join our team at Netflix and play a key role in shaping the future of entertainment. We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Distributed Systems Engineer to help us build and evolve our infrastructure as we strive to reach 500 million members worldwide.

Job Highlights:

  • Location: Remote (USA)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Hours: 8 hours/day
  • Salary: $26/hour
  • Company: Netflix

About the Role:

We're looking for a talented Distributed Systems Engineer to join our team and help us build a world-class data infrastructure. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems that enable our business to make data-driven decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and technical program managers, to drive business outcomes and deliver high-impact projects.

Focus Areas:

We have several focus areas within our Data Infrastructure teams, including:

  • Database Access Platform: Building and operating a scalable query gateway that enables sub-millisecond latencies and allows Netflix microservices to store, consume, and manage their data more effectively.
  • Data Platform Infrastructure: Developing high-impact infrastructure, control, and deployment systems that enable Netflix to rapidly innovate and deliver cutting-edge data and analytics systems to the rest of the company.
  • Data Ingestion and Processing: Offering a self-service cleared path product to enable diverse client personas across Netflix to meet their low-latency data ingestion and processing needs.
  • Big Data Figure: Providing a cloud-native platform for distributed data processing at Netflix, with a focus on supporting Flash, ETL, and access to petabytes-scale data warehouses.
  • Big Data Solution: Offering a platform for scheduling, orchestrating, and executing big data jobs and workflows in a self-serve way, with a focus on event-driven and intelligent coordination.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems or applications
  • Proficient in the design and development of 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:

At Netflix, we offer a unique and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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, including your resume and a cover letter, to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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