[Remote] Software Engineer 5 - Live Ads Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a leading entertainment company focused on pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the Live Ads Management team, responsible for architecting and scaling systems that support live event ad delivery and ensuring seamless integration with various teams.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and scale systems that support diverse live event formats and real-time ad delivery across global audiencesPartner cross-functionally with Ad Serving, Forecasting, Product, Data Science, Engineering, and Player teams to deliver seamless DAI experiencesBuild robust automation for availability checks, manifest creation, and real-time optimization of live event monetizationDevelop cloud-native services and AI-driven agentic workflows to enhance operational efficiency and ad yieldEnsure advertiser brand safety, viewer experience integrity, and system reliability during live broadcastsContribute to the broader Netflix Ads Platform vision by influencing architecture, standards, and live ad tech evolutionSkillsExperience in streaming/content delivery, programmatic advertising, DAI (Dynamic Ad Insertion), or broadcast/live ad workflowsProven ability to design and scale distributed systems in the cloud using modern languages (Java, Go, Scala, or similar) and technologies (GraphQL)Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, driving clarity amid ambiguity and influencing across teamsStrong technical communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with Ad Ops, Player, and Data Science partnersContributions to ad tech standards (e.g., VAST, OpenRTB) or participation in industry working groupsFamiliarity with content delivery networks (CDNs), video streaming protocols, live streaming, and ad delivery pipelinesAwareness of ads compliance and regulatory landscapes across global marketsExperience in CTV or OTT environments and understanding of their unique latency and performance tradeoffsBenefitsHealth 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.