Job description
The Data Engineer role at Netflix focuses on building systems to efficiently process and model data, enabling analytics and enhancing the user experience. The team is dedicated to revolutionizing how shows and movies are produced through innovative data solutions. Candidates will work with various data domains and collaborate with business, engineering, and data science teams. This position requires a strong understanding of distributed systems and big data technologies.
Requirements
- Proficient in at least one major programming language such as Java, Scala, or Python.
- Comfortable working with SQL.
- Strong background in distributed data processing, software engineering of data services, or data modeling.
- Familiarity with big data technologies like Spark or Flink.
- Good data intuition and a passion for data quality.
- Strong communication skills for collaboration with various teams.
Responsibilities
- Build systems to process data efficiently.
- Model data to power analytics.
- Create batch data pipelines and real-time processing services.
- Collaborate with teams to push the boundaries of analytical insights.
- Document processes and ensure data quality.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Netflix Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.5%
FY2026
LCA certified
442
FY2026
Entry-level share
27.4%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+2%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
+4%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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