Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Compute
NetflixDistributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Compute
NetflixLocation
remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/20/2026
Compensation
$388,000 - $619,000 per year
Job description
The role is for a highly skilled engineer in Netflix's Compute organization, focusing on evolving large-scale infrastructure systems and managed services. The team aims to enhance the agility, efficiency, and reliability of cloud services for developers. Candidates will work on designing and operating managed compute services while collaborating with product teams and stakeholders. The position emphasizes innovation in cloud computing and operational excellence.
Requirements
- A proven track record of driving infrastructure changes at scale.
- Hands-on experience building, maintaining, and integrating with Kubernetes.
- Experience with Golang, Java, and/or Python.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Product and Customers to design experiences that anticipate customer 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 team, continuously improving incident response and operational practices.
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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