As a Technical Program Manager at Netflix, you will lead critical initiatives in either Cloud Infrastructure or AI Platform, focusing on large-scale modernization, adoption, and scalability while fostering deep internal customer relationships. Your day-to-day involves driving cross-functional programs, developing technical execution plans, managing dependencies, and communicating progress to stakeholders. You must have 7+ years of experience leading technical programs in infrastructure or distributed systems, with a proven track record of creating partnerships and debating technical approaches. The role demands expertise in cloud services like AWS, Kubernetes, and machine learning pipelines, as well as a data-driven mindset and the ability to connect infrastructure capabilities to business outcomes. Netflix’s Cloud Infrastructure supports engineering productivity at scale, while the AI Platform enables seamless development and deployment of ML models for rapid innovation.
Lead initiatives to drive adoption and scalability of infrastructure platforms at large scale.
Decompose complex problems into technical execution plans with clear milestones and criteria.
Track progress, manage dependencies, and proactively identify risks in program execution.
Communicate clearly on progress, risks, and decisions to technical leadership and stakeholders.
Influence platform evolution and operational practices based on insights from program execution.
What we're looking for
At least 7 years of experience leading large-scale technical programs in infrastructure or distributed systems.
Proven ability to create partnerships and drive technical strategies with cross-functional teams.
Experience driving scalability and reliability of cloud infrastructure at a large scale.
Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, including training, deployment, and management of models.
Excellent communication skills for articulating technical constraints and business impact.
Ability to operate effectively in evolving problem spaces without excessive process.
Deep understanding of challenges in high-scale distributed systems and data layers.
Market check
Salary context
This
$420,000–$630,000
range sits above
100%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$140,650–$223,400
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$148,500–$213,375
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 236 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
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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
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