[Remote] Software Engineer 5 - Content & Business Products

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a leading entertainment company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking a Software Engineer 5 for their Content & Business Products Engineering teams, which are responsible for optimizing and automating the content creation process and supporting Netflix's enterprise needs.ResponsibilitiesCraft resilient, high-scale, low-latency, distributed microservices in production environmentsProficient with gRPC, GraphQL, or RESTful API design and implementationHave recent proficient experience with Java, C#, or other OO programming languages with a solid understanding of OO design principles, concurrency, multi-threading, performance tuning, and observabilityHave a proven track record in architecting, building, and operating distributed systems with high availability, fault tolerance, and performanceHave solid experience in setting technical directions for engineering projects, making architectural decisions, and influencing partner and cross-functional teamsHave the ability to proactively describe complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders, driving conversations and decisions through written and/or verbal communicationParticipate in our on-call rotation and lead the incident reviewsSkillsYou have 5+ years of experience crafting resilient, high-scale, low-latency, distributed microservices in production environmentsProficient with gRPC, GraphQL, or RESTful API design and implementationHave recent proficient experience with Java, C#, or other OO programming languages with a solid understanding of OO design principles, concurrency, multi-threading, performance tuning, and observabilityHave a proven track record in architecting, building, and operating distributed systems with high availability, fault tolerance, and performanceHave solid experience in setting technical directions for engineering projects, making architectural decisions, and influencing partner and cross-functional teamsHave the ability to proactively describe complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders, driving conversations and decisions through written and/or verbal communicationParticipate in our on-call rotation and lead the incident reviewsCurious about a broad range of new or unfamiliar technologies, the consumer base, and product visionSeek different perspectives, feedback, and relevant information to continuously grow and improveMaintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams through clear communicationTake a thoughtful, practical approach to problem-solving that considers tradeoffs and avoids over-engineeringComfortable asking questions and seeking knowledge in unfamiliar or ambiguous situationsEndeavor to elevate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of yourself and others that are conducive to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environmentYou leverage AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate the software development lifecycleYou actively seek out and vet new AI-driven development tools to boost overall team productivity and operational efficiencyBenefitsHealth 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.