[Remote] Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Cloud Gateway

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, and they are seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer to join their Cloud Gateway team. The role involves designing and building core infrastructure that enables applications to communicate securely and efficiently.ResponsibilitiesDesigning, developing, and integrating functionality within our data plane and control plane to uplift the security, observability, and resilience posture for traffic traversing the cloudBuilding software solutions and tools to improve developer experience and product experience in collaboration with team members and stakeholdersResponsible for driving alignment with stakeholders and setting partner expectationsProvide technical mentorship for junior engineers and set best practices through detailed design reviews and high-quality code reviewsSkillsExperience designing and developing software for highly reliable and highly scalable distributed systems in a cloud environmentHands-on experience with API Gateway technologies, such as Netflix Zuul OSS, Envoy Gateway, Kubernetes Gateway API, Istio Gateway, or other Gateway solutionsDeep expertise in L4 (TCP/UDP) and L7 (HTTP/S, gRPC, WebSockets) protocolsSolid understanding of Kubernetes internals (Networking, CNI, CRDs, and Operator patterns)Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes using data, and deliver clear actionable solutionsDemonstrated high degree of ownership and accountability for execution, managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentProficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, or C++Evidence of leading large-scale migrations is a plusBenefitsHealth PlansMental Health supportA 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matchStock Option ProgramDisability ProgramsHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsFamily-forming benefitsLife and Serious Injury BenefitsPaid leave of absence programsFull-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time offFull-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time offCompany OverviewNetflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.netflix.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNetflix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2026, 310 in 2025, 309 in 2024, 191 in 2023, 261 in 2022, 268 in 2021, 225 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.