Netflix is seeking an early-stage PhD student to join their streaming algorithms team for a summer internship focused on enhancing the scalability and quality of Live streaming systems. The role involves interdisciplinary research in streaming technologies, computer networking, and encoding technologies.

• Currently an early-stage PhD student
• Experience with research projects in network measurement, algorithms related to network performance, content delivery, or encoding technology
• Exhibit a bias to action and willingness to take smart risks
• Experience with applying statistics and experimentation in research projects is a big plus
• Experience with video is a big plus

• Assist in enhancing the scalability of the Live streaming system
• Help evolve the system architecture across the entire streaming path
• Conduct controlled field experiments to validate improvements

• 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.