[Remote] Software Engineer 5 - Android & Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a leading entertainment company on a mission to entertain the world. They are seeking a Full Stack Engineer with Android expertise to develop Netflix Playground, focusing on building backend services and enhancing native client experiences for kids.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build Netflix Playground features end-to-end: server-side APIs and application logic through Android client implementations, with contributions to iOS parity where relevantBuild and maintain the WebView and JS bridge layer that enables web-based games to run reliably within native clientsDefine the API and integration contracts that allow game developers to bring their experiences into the Playground hubBuild backend services for game discovery, user state, achievements, and session management, with a focus on clean API design and solid application logicPartner with game developers across the Netflix Games ecosystem to understand their integration needs and make the right tradeoffs in SDK designArchitect code for testability and write automated tests to uphold quality on a fast-moving codebaseUse AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate your work and raise the team's quality barSkillsYour primary depth is Android. You build production-quality Kotlin or Java code with a strong point of view on architecture, lifecycle, and performanceYou are equally comfortable on the backend. For this role, that means API design, service contracts, application logic, and observability at scaleYou understand WebView and JS bridge integration. You know how to build the communication layer between native clients and web-based games, and you care about making that interface clean, well-documented, and developer-friendlyYou have genuine curiosity about the game development problem space. The technical challenges of running games inside a native container are interesting to you on their own termsYou are comfortable with greenfield work. Netflix Playground is still being built. You can take an ambiguous problem, identify the highest-leverage decisions, and move forward without everything being specified upfrontYou actively use AI-assisted engineering tools in your real work. You have developed strong verification habits, and your workflow has changed meaningfully as the tools have improvedYou care about what ships to kids. Performance, safety, and correctness are part of how you define doneYou build strong working relationships outside of engineering. Product managers, designers, and game developers are partners you communicate with directly and push back on when you need toSwift UI or iOS development experienceGame development experience with Unity, Phaser, Three.js, or similar enginesExperience integrating 2D or 3D game assets into mobile experiencesExperience building developer-facing SDKs where your API is another engineer's interfaceExperience building for a kids' or family product surfaceBenefitsHealth 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.