As an experienced Software Engineering Leader in Netflix’s Cloud Infrastructure organization, you will lead a team of software developers responsible for delivering secure and performant connectivity solutions through policy-driven cloud governance and observability software. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building and scaling the Tier 0 network governance layer that dictates how every Netflix workload connects, from placement to security enforcement, while also mentoring engineers and fostering cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment with various engineering teams. You will drive the transition to opinionated, policy-driven defaults for network configuration, making secure paths easier for thousands of microservices without requiring networking expertise. Key technologies include AWS, eBPF-based flow capture, and IPv6, with a focus on Layer3/Layer4 networking and security. This role demands strong software development skills, experience in complex distributed systems at scale, and the ability to navigate organizational complexity while delivering impactful solutions that enable Netflix’s continued hyper-growth and innovation in cloud networking.
Own the Tier 0 network governance layer for Netflix workloads.
Build and mentor a team of software engineers in cloud networking.
Develop policy-driven defaults to simplify secure path configuration for microservices.
Create a full L3/L4 visibility platform using eBPF-based flow capture.
Drive transition from per-service network config to opinionated, policy-driven defaults.
What we're looking for
Experienced in leading software development teams to build complex distributed systems at scale.
Proven track record of abstracting complexity and guiding teams to deliver effective solutions.
Strong background in AWS networking stack or equivalent public cloud experience.
Deep understanding of Layer3/Layer4 networking and network security principles.
Ability to form strong cross-functional partnerships and drive alignment across engineering teams.
Skilled in building and operating large-scale cloud infrastructure with a focus on agility, reliability, and efficiency.
Excellent communication skills for influencing peers and resolving organizational complexities.
Market check
Salary context
This
$436,000–$791,000
range sits above
100%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$120,000–$207,250
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$206,550
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
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$388,000–$610,000
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