Netflix is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Cloud Gateway team, responsible for designing, building, and operating the core infrastructure that enables secure and efficient communication for internal and external applications. The role involves working on highly reliable and scalable distributed systems, impacting critical business areas such as Streaming and Gaming.

• Experience designing and developing software for highly reliable and highly scalable distributed systems in a cloud environment.
• Hands-on experience with API Gateway technologies, such as Netflix Zuul OSS, Envoy Gateway, Kubernetes Gateway API, Istio Gateway, or other Gateway solutions.
• Deep expertise in L4 (TCP/UDP) and L7 (HTTP/S, gRPC, WebSockets) protocols.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes internals (Networking, CNI, CRDs, and Operator patterns).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated high degree of ownership and accountability for execution.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, or C++.
• Evidence of leading large-scale migrations is a plus.

• Designing, developing, and integrating functionality within our data plane and control plane.
• Building software solutions and tools to improve developer experience and product experience.
• Driving alignment with stakeholders and setting partner expectations.
• Providing technical mentorship for junior engineers and setting best practices.

• 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.