Senior Software Engineer - Open Connect Edge Accelerator: Revolutionizing Content Delivery at Netflix

Join the Team That's Delivering the Future of Entertainment Netflix is a global entertainment leader, boasting 278 million paid memberships across over 190 countries. As a pioneer in the streaming industry, we're committed to providing an exceptional viewing experience for our members. Our Open Connect team is at the forefront of this effort, managing a content delivery network (CDN) that handles a significant portion of North American internet traffic. We're now seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Open Connect Edge Accelerator team and help shape the future of content delivery. The Opportunity As a Senior Software Engineer on our Open Connect Edge Accelerator team, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing innovative solutions to improve the quality of experience for our members. You'll work on a range of exciting projects, including latency measurement, steering solutions, low-latency reverse proxy, failover mechanisms, protocol optimizations, and DDoS protection. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the performance and reliability of our CDN, ensuring that our members can enjoy their favorite shows and movies without interruption. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain highly distributed, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems that can handle massive traffic volumes Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements Develop and implement solutions to improve latency, performance, and reliability Work closely with the operations team to ensure seamless deployment and monitoring of our systems Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our overall codebase Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, working under pressure to minimize downtime Essential Qualifications To succeed in this role, you'll need: A deep understanding of internet protocols, including TCP, TLS, HTTP, and DNS Experience building and maintaining highly distributed, scalable, and fault-tolerant production systems Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams A strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to balance idealism and pragmatism The ability to remain calm under pressure and focus on resolving production issues Preferred Qualifications While not required, the following skills and experience will be considered a plus: Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, C, or Python Experience with data crunching tools like Hive, Pig, Kibana, or Tableau Familiarity with FreeBSD or POSIX environments Knowledge of application, system, and network profiling techniques What We Offer At Netflix, we're committed to providing a comprehensive compensation package that reflects our values and culture. Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary, and you have the flexibility to choose how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $720,000, depending on your background, skills, and experience. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a range of benefits, including: Comprehensive health plans and mental health support A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Stock option program Disability programs and life insurance Paid leave of absence programs and flexible time off Family-forming benefits and other perks Our Culture At Netflix, we're passionate about creating a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and creativity. We're committed to building a team that's representative of the communities we serve, and we approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. Our culture is centered around the principles of freedom, responsibility, and innovation, and we're always looking for talented individuals who share these values. Why Join Us? As a Senior Software Engineer on our Open Connect Edge Accelerator team, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects that have a direct impact on the success of our business. You'll be part of a talented and collaborative team that's passionate about delivering exceptional results. And, you'll have the flexibility to work remotely and be part of a global community that's shaping the future of entertainment. Ready to Apply? If you're a motivated and talented individual who's passionate about building innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply now! We're excited to review your application and discuss this opportunity further. At Netflix, we're committed to being an equal-opportunity employer and celebrating diversity. 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. Apply for this job