Job Description

Netflix is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Experience Design Prototyping team, which focuses on combining technical execution with interaction design to accelerate product innovation. The role involves leading a team of Design Engineers to create high-fidelity prototypes that enhance user experience and influence product strategy.

Requirements

10+ years of experience across Design Engineering, front-end development, or creative technology, including at least 3 years leading or managing teams.
Deep expertise in prototyping and interaction design using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
Experience partnering with Product, Design, Research, and Engineering teams to test and validate early-stage product concepts.
A track record of delivering prototypes that influenced strategic decisions or shipped product experiences.
Strong leadership in managing distributed or hybrid teams, fostering connection and clarity across time zones.
Excellent communication skills; able to convey complex ideas simply, inspire action, and advocate effectively for your team.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Experience Design Prototyping team; nurturing talent and maintaining a healthy, inclusive, high-performance culture.
Define team strategy and priorities in partnership with Design Engineering leadership and cross-functional partners.
Contribute to technical direction, mentoring the team on design systems, front-end technologies, and prototyping best practices.
Advocate for prototyping as a core part of Netflix’s design and product development process.
Partner with senior Product, Design, Research, and Engineering leaders to identify opportunities where prototyping can de-risk ideas, accelerate learning, and improve member experience.
Ensure operational excellence through thoughtful planning, communication, and resource management.

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.