Netflix is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join the Broadcast Systems Team within the Live Broadcast Technology group. This role focuses on developing and scaling backend APIs for automating live workflows, ensuring reliability and scalability as the service expands globally.

• 5+ years of hands-on professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed services in the cloud.
• Strong software engineering design principles as we model complex broadcast workflows.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing comprehensive automated software testing frameworks.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, or similar, with robust programming skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Develop and support the orchestration tooling, with a focus on backend components, focusing on reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with the Live Broadcast Operations team to build and automate live workflows, reducing manual configurations and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Scale our orchestration services to support a global network of physical ingest points, addressing challenges related to ingest, routing, and control.
• Work closely with the Live Streaming Pipeline team on design and integration efforts, ensuring seamless interaction between ground and cloud systems.
• Document processes and systems meticulously to ensure clarity and consistency across teams and stakeholders.
• Engage in future responsibilities, including BOC and MCR automation, as the service evolves.

• 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.