Senior Software Engineer (L5) - Personalization Data

Netflix

Remote Actively hiring
Remote, USA Posted 22 days ago $388,000–$619,000 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

The personalization data engineering team at Netflix seeks a Software Engineer to join their dynamic group, focusing on developing large-scale datasets that enhance member experiences through advanced machine learning algorithms. This role involves creating innovative solutions for big data processing using modern distributed systems like Spark or Flink, and requires expertise in schema design and data modeling. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in languages such as Java or Scala, alongside a strong ability to learn new technologies independently. Additionally, the position demands an individual who excels in engineering excellence, thrives under ambiguity, and can effectively collaborate with diverse teams to drive impactful changes within the organization.

Skills

Spark Flink Java Scala SQL Kafka Hadoop PostgreSQL Docker CI/CD Git AWS Azure GCP

What you'll do

  • Design and implement large-scale data systems using technologies like Spark or Flink.
  • Develop and maintain web-scale datasets for machine learning algorithms.
  • Collaborate on schema design and data modeling to ensure dataset elegance.
  • Independently learn and integrate new technologies into production environments.
  • Partner with algorithm teams to enhance personalization through continuous innovation.
  • Communicate effectively to influence stakeholders and drive change initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Expertise in building production data systems using Spark, Flink, or similar technologies on web-scale datasets.
  • Proficiency in at least one major programming language like Java or Scala, with a capacity to learn new technologies independently.
  • Hands-on experience with schema design and data modeling for elegant and intuitive dataset creation.
  • Passion for engineering excellence and ability to handle ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
  • Strategic partnership skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders for innovation.
  • Leadership and learning capabilities, including clear communication and influence over others.

Market check

Salary context

This $388,000–$619,000 range sits above 100% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$222,480

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$217,725

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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