Distributed Systems Engineer 5 — Cloud Network Engineering

Netflix

Actively hiring
Remote (Usa - Remote, US) Posted 63 days ago $388,000$558,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

The Cloud Network Engineering team at Netflix seeks a senior network engineer to develop scalable and resilient cloud-native solutions for its expanding streaming, gaming, advertising, and studio businesses. This role involves designing and managing complex VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routing configurations within AWS while automating network configuration and management processes to enhance efficiency and reliability. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Go, Java, Python, or similar languages, a deep understanding of networking fundamentals from L2 to L7, and experience with cloud networking technologies. Additionally, familiarity with container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is beneficial. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguous requirements, engage directly with engineering users to improve their network experience, and contribute to the design of network components that meet evolving business needs at scale.

Skills

AWS VPC Go Python Docker Kubernetes Java CI/CD Temporal IPv6 Networking Microservices Terraform Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Develop scalable and resilient network solutions using cloud-native technologies.
  • Design and manage complex VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routing configurations in AWS.
  • Write clean code for automating network configuration and management processes.
  • Contribute to the architecture of network components like load balancers and IPv6 configurations.
  • Engage with engineering teams to understand their needs and enhance network solutions.
  • Solve complex network problems to improve efficiency and reliability of Netflix’s infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Experience developing scalable and resilient solutions using cloud-native technologies and frameworks.
  • Expertise in AWS cloud networking, including VPC design, subnetting, security groups, and routing.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals from L2 to L7 with troubleshooting skills in production environments.
  • Proficiency in Go, Java, Python, or similar languages for writing clean, maintainable code.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and ability to navigate ambiguous areas while breaking down complex problems.
  • Experience building and operating microservices within a highly reliable and distributed systems environment.

Market check

Salary context

This $388,000–$558,000 range sits above 98% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,400$202,735

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400$196,750

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.

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