[Remote] Software Engineer 4/5 – Data and Feature Infrastructure, AI Platform
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix, Inc. is a leading entertainment company that seeks to push the boundaries of storytelling through innovative technology. The role involves building a next-generation ML data and feature platform to enhance the productivity of ML practitioners and improve the efficiency of ML features and labels.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build a near-real-time feature computation engine to generate ML features for both high-throughput training and low-latency inference applicationsOperate and manage the feature computation pipelines and feature serving infrastructure for various ML models across multiple ML domainsBuild and scale systems that accelerate training through performant data loading, transformation, and writingCreate frameworks to streamline and expedite the availability of new data for training and servingDevelop feature stores that enable feature discovery and sharingIncrease the productivity of ML practitioners by making it easy to define and access features and labels for experimentation and productizationSkillsExperience in building ML or data infrastructureStrong empathy and passion for providing a fantastic user experience to ML practitionersExperience in building and operating 24/7 high-traffic and low-latency online applicationsExperience with large-scale data processing frameworks such as Spark, Flink, and KafkaExperience in working with and optimizing Scala and/or Python codebasesExperience with public clouds, especially AWSSelf-driven and highly motivated team playerExperience in building and operating ML feature storesExperience with Functional ProgrammingExperience working with Notebooks such as Jupyter or PolynoteBenefitsHealth 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.