Software Engineer 5 – Research Data Products

On Site Full TimeMobile, Alabama, United StatesNetflix

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.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Spark for querying and analyzing large datasets.
  • Experience with data pipelines, ETL, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Understanding of privacy-preserving techniques (e.g., encryption, federated learning, synthetic data).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • You are proficient in at least one major language on the JVM stack (e.g., Java, Scala) and SQL (any variant).
  • You possess strong data intuition and know how to apply your analytical skills and data engineering fundamentals to support building high-quality data products.
  • You understand how ML systems consume data—features, inference inputs, labels, and reward signals
  • You can craft scalable systems and solutions to realize a range of product and engineering goals.
  • You prioritize observability in your designs, ensuring systems are equipped with comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting to facilitate proactive issue detection and resolution.
  • You own what you build, beyond just your code and have a passion for quality.

Benefits

  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs

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