As a Data Engineer at Netflix, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming how shows and movies are produced by building scalable data solutions that enhance the streaming experience for millions of users worldwide. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing efficient data processing systems, from batch pipelines to real-time services, while collaborating closely with business, engineering, and data science teams to drive analytical insights and innovation. Ideal candidates possess expertise in distributed systems, big data technologies like Spark or Flink, and are proficient in languages such as Java, Scala, or Python, alongside strong SQL skills. You will work on large-scale datasets, ensuring high-quality data and excellent documentation while embracing Netflix’s culture of independent thinking and candid feedback in a fast-paced environment.
Build efficient data processing systems to support business metrics and product features.
Model complex datasets to power analytics and machine-learning models at scale.
Design and implement distributed data pipelines using big data technologies like Spark or Flink.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate real-time data processing services into core products.
Ensure high standards of data quality through detailed documentation and debugging skills.
Stay updated with new technologies independently to enhance existing data solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on the team.
What we're looking for
Proficient in at least one major programming language (Java, Scala, Python) and SQL.
Strong background in distributed data processing or software engineering of data services.
Experience with big data technologies like Spark or Flink and web-scale datasets.
Ability to model data for analytics and machine learning applications.
Excellent communication skills for collaboration across business, engineering, and data science teams.
Independent learner capable of picking up new technologies quickly.
Detail-oriented with a focus on data quality and documentation.
Market check
Salary context
This
$380,000–$610,000
range sits above
100%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$99,000–$191,050
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$190,587
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Netflix
Netflix is the world''s leading streaming entertainment service, offering a vast library of TV series, films, documentaries, and original content to subscribers in over 190 countries. Industry: Streaming Entertainment & Media
Netflix currently has
91 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$388,000–$610,000
across 87 roles with salary data.