Distributed Systems Engineer (L5 + L6), Compute Runtime

Netflix

Actively hiring
Remote (Usa - Remote, US) Posted 59 days ago $499,000–$900,000 / year
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TL;DR

Join the Cloud Infrastructure Organization at Netflix as an experienced engineer responsible for developing and maintaining Kubernetes data plane software, container runtimes, and compute node operating systems to ensure efficient and reliable container execution across a massive AWS footprint. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate on large-scale cloud compute challenges, architecting solutions that enhance performance and reliability while contributing to upstream projects like Kubernetes and containerd. Key responsibilities include debugging system issues, optimizing the platform for diverse workloads, and enhancing operational efficiency in a high-velocity environment. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of software development experience with a focus on Compute infrastructure, proficiency in Go, Java, or C/C++, and expertise in Linux performance tuning and large-scale distributed systems design. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to impact Netflix’s foundational technology stack that powers its global entertainment services.

Skills

Kubernetes containerd runc Go Java C++ Linux TCP IPv4 sockets AWS CI/CD Docker Prometheus Grafana Git Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain software for Netflix’s Kubernetes container orchestration platform.
  • Design innovative solutions to enhance reliability and performance of compute workloads.
  • Develop customizations and plugins for Kubernetes and containerd technologies.
  • Contribute to the development of upstream open-source projects like containerd and Kubernetes.
  • Debug operational issues related to container workloads in a Linux environment.
  • Continuously optimize efficiency and scalability of Netflix’s compute platform.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5 years of experience evolving compute infrastructure for large organizations
  • Extensive experience supporting containers and related runtimes as a service
  • Strong debugging skills for system performance issues in Linux environments
  • Expertise in designing large-scale distributed systems, preferably Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in Go, Java, or C/C++ programming languages
  • Deep understanding of networking concepts relevant to containerized environments
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and high-velocity “context not control” culture

Market check

Salary context

This $499,000–$900,000 range sits above 100% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$136,000–$229,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$215,662

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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