Security Software Engineer (L6), Security Protocols & Foundations
Netflix
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This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$217,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $700k versus about $184k for comparable roles.
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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 165 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $388,000–$619,000 across 151 roles with salary data.
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Software Engineer (L6), Platform Security joins the Open Connect team to architect and implement system-level security for edge and gaming appliances. This role involves defining security architecture for the full compute stack, spanning hardware interfaces like FPGA, BIOS/UEFI, and BMC through dual operating systems including FreeBSD and Linux. Key responsibilities include implementing security enhancements via kernel and user-space development, driving platform integrity through measured boot, and triaging system-level security bugs. The position requires developing automated tools for vulnerability research and acting as a security liaison with external vendors. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in low-level systems, hardware security, and containers. The work addresses the critical need for efficient, secure hardware and operating systems that power a global content delivery network and cloud gaming initiatives.
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