Software Engineer (L5) - JavaScript Platform
NetflixSoftware Engineer (L5) - JavaScript Platform
NetflixLocation
remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
$388,000 - $558,000 per year
Job description
This role is focused on enhancing the experience of building and shipping JavaScript software at Netflix. The JS Applications Platform team aims to create a fast, safe, and enjoyable environment for developers. The position involves defining interfaces, improving CI/CD workflows, and optimizing platform performance. The team emphasizes collaboration and user-centric design to support JavaScript developers across the organization.
Requirements
- Experience designing and operating CI/CD and release systems at scale.
- Ability to think in terms of interfaces or contracts rather than just implementation.
- Strong understanding of developer experience and ergonomics in tooling.
- Proven track record of turning technical ambiguity into clear requirements.
- Experience balancing immediate customer support needs with long-term development goals.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve internal CLIs and SDKs for software integration.
- Partner with teams to create cleaner, more independent interfaces.
- Own the core application development platform and its CI/CD workflows.
- Lead efforts to enhance platform observability and performance.
- Drive the monorepo and local development experience as shared concerns.
- Manage infrastructure and deployment integrations with the broader Netflix ecosystem.
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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