Site Reliability Engineer (L4/L5) - Netflix Ads

Job Description

Netflix is seeking Ads Reliability Engineers to ensure the stability and scalability of critical systems powering the Netflix Ad Suite, impacting revenue, member experience, and advertiser trust.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Production Engineer, or similar role supporting business-critical, high-traffic services
• Proficiency in one or more languages like Python, Go, or Java
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS/Azure/GCP, Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform, and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes
• Understanding of large-scale distributed systems and their failure modes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with engineering partners
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and implement effective solutions
• Curiosity, commitment to continuous improvement, and passion for scaling expertise

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure for Netflix Ads Suite
• Integrate observability, reliability, and security considerations into software development lifecycle
• Coordinate capacity planning for Dynamic Ad Insertion for global-scale Netflix Live streaming
• Develop automation tools for monitoring, deployment, and incident response
• Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to incident response, diagnosis, and resolution
• Identify sources of instability in distributed systems and analyze complex system failures
• Champion reliability culture, create documentation, and develop best-practice guides

Benefits

• Employees at Netflix are often offered flexible, people-first benefits—unlimited time away, generous parental leave, global family-forming support, mental-health programs (mindfulness, free counseling/coaching), and health coverage tailored by country. Financially, Netflix pays at personal top-of-market and lets employees choose their mix of cash vs. fully-vested 10-year stock options, alongside donation and volunteer matching. Convenience perks can include trust-based travel/expense policies, relocation support, and “Work, Not Drive” rideshare flexibility.