Described as the world's top internet television network, Netflix is a publicly-traded entertainment company offering video-on-demand and streaming media. As an
Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Cloud Gateway
Location
Panama
Posted
59 days ago
Salary
$388K - $619K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Cloud Gateway
Netflix
At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next. Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. The Application Networking Group owns the communication backbone for Netflix's Cloud. As part of our Cloud Gateway team, you will design, build, operate, and evolve the core infrastructure that enables internal and external applications to communicate securely, reliably, and efficiently. Our team powers billions of requests per day for critical business areas including Streaming, Live Events, Ads, Gaming and Gen AI. We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our outstanding team of talented engineers! If you are eager to make a tangible impact on the backbone of Netflix’s cloud platform, we’d love to hear from you! Desired Skills and Experience: - Experience designing and developing software for highly reliable and highly scalable distributed systems in a cloud environment. - Hands-on experience with API Gateway technologies, such as Netflix Zuul OSS, Envoy Gateway, Kubernetes Gateway API, Istio Gateway, or other Gateway solutions. - Deep expertise in L4 (TCP/UDP) and L7 (HTTP/S, gRPC, WebSockets) protocols. - Solid understanding of Kubernetes internals (Networking, CNI, CRDs, and Operator patterns) - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes using data, and deliver clear actionable solutions. - Demonstrated high degree of ownership and accountability for execution, managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, or C++ - Evidence of leading large-scale migrations is a plus. What you’ll be doing in this role: - Designing, developing, and integrating functionality within our data plane and control plane to uplift the security, observability, and resilience posture for traffic traversing the cloud. - Building software solutions and tools to improve developer experience and product experience in collaboration with team members and stakeholders. - Responsible for driving alignment with stakeholders and setting partner expectations. - Provide technical mentorship for junior engineers and set best practices through detailed design reviews and high-quality code reviews. Here are a few talks and posts from members of the team to highlight the work we do: - Evolution of Edge @Netflix - Show Must Go On: Securing Netflix Studios At Scale - Curbing connection churn in Zuul - Pushy to the Limit: Evolving Netflix’s WebSocket proxy for the future - AWS re:Invent 2018: Scaling Push Messaging for Millions of Netflix Devices - Managing Netflix’s Compute Infrastructure With Kubernetes and Dynamic.. - Container Runtime Customization at Netflix: A Case Study With NRI and OCI Hooks - Erikson Tung Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $388,000.00 - $619,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here. Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.
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