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Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Managed Compute

Netflix

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/6/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate Entry-Level
Approval 98.4%·Filings 128·New hires 57·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Netflix is seeking a skilled engineer to evolve large-scale infrastructure systems and managed services. The role involves designing customer-focused products and optimizing compute services while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of architecting and implementing customer-focused products (large-scale distributed systems) that define and modify infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience building, maintaining, and integrating with Kubernetes operators.
  • Experience optimizing fleet utilization and executing locally and globally optimal fleet changes at scale.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive infrastructure changes at scale.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High degree of ownership and accountability for execution.
  • Possess a growth mindset and a continuous drive to learn.
  • Experience with Golang, Java, and/or Python.
  • Passion for building for customer ease of use.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Product and Customers to design experiences that anticipate customers' needs.
  • Design, develop, and operate high-leverage managed compute services.
  • Drive alignment with stakeholders and manage strategic partnerships.
  • Mentor peer engineers in building, maintaining, and deploying complex features.
  • Drive operational excellence on the Managed Compute team.
  • Maintain currency on industry trends for new architectures and features.

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.

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