Software Engineer 5 - Games SDK

Netflix

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $388,000–$558,000 / yr
Posted: 38 days ago

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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 117 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer 5 - Games SDK

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the Games Experiences Platform team at Netflix, you will work closely with game developers to enhance player experiences by developing and maintaining SDKs and APIs for Unity and Unreal game engines. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to build foundational infrastructure, engaging with partners to resolve developer issues, and architecting maintainable client code with thorough documentation. You must be adept at mobile development on both Android and iOS platforms using languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, C/C++, and C#, as well as have experience with secure and scalable client-server systems. This role requires a deep understanding of the evolving gaming landscape and an ability to thrive in ambiguity while fostering developer empathy and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Java Kotlin Swift C# Unity Unreal SDK Development API Design Mobile Development CI/CD Automated Testing Documentation Cross-Platform Development Secure System Design Scalable Architecture Android iOS

What you'll do

Develop product features for Games SDK and integrate with Unity and Unreal game engines.
Architect maintainable and performant client code for the Games SDK.
Engage with game developers to identify pain points and drive solution execution.
Design testable code and write automated tests to ensure high-quality products.
Apply systems thinking to make architectural decisions that scale across mobile components.

What we're looking for

Expertise in Android or iOS platforms with working proficiency in the other.
Exceptional coding skills in Java, Kotlin, Swift, C/C++, and C#.
Strong experience building developer-facing SDKs, APIs, and libraries.
Experience with game engines like Unity and Unreal, including native plugins and bindings.
Deep understanding of mobile development technical landscape and ability to introduce new paradigms.
Thrives on cross-functional collaboration and has excellent communication skills.

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