As a Full-Time L5 Media Systems Engineer at Netflix’s Global Media Systems Design team, you will serve as a technical authority in image, sound, and integrated system design across the company’s global creative spaces. Your responsibilities include ensuring that all technical workstations, equipment, and playback systems operate reliably to industry standards, while also contributing to the development of internal system design guidelines. You will collaborate closely with construction teams and architects to establish technical requirements for audio mix facilities, post-production environments, and review spaces, maintaining alignment between engineering standards and real-world implementation. Additionally, you will troubleshoot complex audio, video, and networking systems, support high-performance media networks, and create clear documentation for system maintenance and improvement. This role requires expertise in DCP systems, cinema audio standards, digital audio mixers, Avid S6 consoles, post-production software troubleshooting, and network design principles, with a focus on strategic thinking and collaborative behavior across diverse teams.
Skills
DCP
Dolby Atmos
SMPTE
Avid S6
Adder KVMs
Dante
AES67
ST 2110
NDI
Avid
Adobe
DaVinci Resolve
Pro Tools
Transkoder
VLANs
subnets
PTP
switch infrastructure
network design
audio calibration
video encoding
post-production software
digital audio mixers
wireless microphones
camera routing
comms infrastructure
AV over IP
What you'll do
Serve as a technical authority in image, sound, and integrated system design for Netflix’s global creative spaces.
Own the understanding of industry standards and best practices across various room types and technologies.
Maintain and troubleshoot complex audio, video, and networking systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Actively contribute to the evolution of Media Systems Engineering standards by driving continuous improvement and innovation.
Partner closely with construction teams to inform technical requirements for acoustic standards and room geometry.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve system reliability and operational efficiency in creative environments.
What we're looking for
10+ years of experience in post-production or creative technology infrastructure support.
Expertise in DCP systems installation, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance.
Proficient in audio production environments including Avid S6 consoles and digital audio protocols.
Strong knowledge of networking & IP media standards such as Dante, AES67, ST 2110, NDI.
Experience with post-production software troubleshooting (Avid, Adobe, Resolve, Pro Tools).
Ability to maintain and troubleshoot complex audio and video systems across facilities.
Market check
Salary context
This
$270,000–$410,000
range sits above
97%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$120,000–$202,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$198,850
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 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.