Software Engineer 5 - Ads Forecasting and Simulation
NetflixSoftware Engineer 5 - Ads Forecasting and Simulation
NetflixLocation
New York, NY
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/29/2026
Compensation
$388,000 - $558,000 per year
Job description
The Ads Inventory Management & Forecasting team at Netflix is focused on developing and maintaining end-to-end inventory forecasting, underwriting, and simulation systems for advertising. This new team aims to build highly efficient and scalable distributed systems that can handle large volumes of ad data while ensuring a positive viewing experience for members. Engineers in this role will work closely with cross-functional teams to productionize machine learning models and optimization algorithms. The ultimate goal is to create unique value propositions in the rapidly growing Connected TV advertising space.
Requirements
- Professional experience in building sophisticated ads forecasting systems involving machine learning models and high-performance ad server simulation.
- Proven experience in handling large volumes of data with big data tools like Spark.
- General understanding of the advertising marketplace and ad serving flow.
- Experience developing cloud-based applications and proficiency in modern programming languages, preferably object-oriented.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive large and complex projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain end-to-end inventory forecasting and simulation systems for advertising.
- Build distributed systems that are efficient and scalable to handle large ad data.
- Collaborate with the science team to productionize machine learning models and optimization algorithms.
- Ensure that the advertising systems deliver a thoughtful viewing experience for members.
- Contribute to the differentiation of Netflix's advertising offerings in the Connected TV space.
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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