
Data Engineer 5 - Privacy
Netflix · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $610,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Build privacy-centric data frameworks.
- Engineer scalable data pipelines.
- Utilize big data technologies.
- Enhance data privacy posture.
- Lead complex system designs.
About the role
Data Engineer Privacy
At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
We are in the midst of major transformative developments for the Netflix product with the launch of an Advertising supported plan, Games and Live content. These new products, alongside our streaming service, have resulted in significant increases in the complexity and breadth of our internal data ecosystem. We manage one of the largest paid subscription businesses and are committed to handling our members’ data with a high degree of care towards appropriate use as well as compliance with local privacy laws and regulations in the 190+ countries where we operate.
The Privacy and Legal Data Engineering pod builds scalable data management and extraction frameworks which are at the core of our ability to hold ourselves to the highest data privacy and hygiene standards in the industry.
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help augment our ability to build these robust, scalable privacy centric data frameworks. As part of this team, you will work on diverse data technologies such as Spark, Presto, Flink, Kafka and others to build insightful, scalable and robust data pipelines; write ETL jobs to collect and aggregate data; and build high quality data frameworks that enable appropriate handling of customer personal data.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of having built data systems and frameworks to strengthen the privacy posture at large consumer businesses. They will have a deep background in distributed data processing and share our passion for continuously improving the ways we handle data to make Netflix's data privacy posture better.
Who You Are
- Passionate about consumer centric data privacy and risk mitigation for the business
- Highly proficient in at least one of Java, Python or Scala with at least 8 years of software/data engineering experience
- Proficient in advanced SQL and effective in a complex data environment
- Highly experienced in engineering data pipelines using big data technologies (Hive, Presto, Spark, Flink) on medium to large scale data sets
- Comfortable working cross functionally with multiple types of stakeholders groups
- Able to successfully lead large, complex systems design and implementation challenges independently
What You Will Do
- Design and implement elegant frameworks to scalably meet various internal and consumer facing data privacy and legal needs
- Engineer efficient, adaptable and scalable data pipelines to process structured and unstructured data
- Develop a deep understanding of the data ecosystem at Netflix from a privacy lens
- Partner with the privacy engineering teams to understand product goals and provide data which enables us to respond to customer and regulatory data requests
- Mentor and inspire teammates while elevating the impact of the team
- Enable Netflix to effectively manage legal and regulatory risk and compliance while maintaining a high standard of consumer data privacy expectations
Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $380,000.00 - $610,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.
Key skills/competency
- Data Engineering
- Privacy Engineering
- Distributed Data Processing
- ETL
- Spark
- Presto
- Flink
- Kafka
- SQL
- Java/Python/Scala
Skills & topics
- Data Engineer
- Privacy Engineering
- Data Pipelines
- Big Data
- Spark
- Presto
- Flink
- Kafka
- ETL
- SQL
- Java
- Python
- Scala
- Netflix Jobs
- Tech Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in data engineering, privacy, and big data technologies like Spark, Presto, Flink, and Kafka. Quantify achievements in data systems design and implementation.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your passion for consumer data privacy and risk mitigation. Showcase your proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala and advanced SQL.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss distributed data processing, ETL pipeline design, and experience with large-scale datasets. Practice coding problems in Java, Python, or Scala.
- Demonstrate leadership and collaboration: Highlight instances where you've led complex system designs and worked effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Understand Netflix's culture: Research Netflix's commitment to privacy, innovation, and their unique work environment to align your application and interview responses.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific data privacy challenges does Netflix aim to address with this Data Engineer role?
- This Data Engineer role at Netflix focuses on building and enhancing data management and extraction frameworks to ensure the highest data privacy and hygiene standards. This includes handling customer personal data appropriately, complying with global privacy laws, and supporting consumer-facing data requests.
- What are the primary big data technologies used by the Privacy and Legal Data Engineering pod at Netflix?
- The Privacy and Legal Data Engineering pod at Netflix utilizes a variety of big data technologies, including Spark, Presto, Flink, and Kafka, for building scalable data pipelines and frameworks. Proficiency in these technologies is highly valued for this role.
- How does Netflix approach compensation for senior Data Engineer roles like this one?
- Netflix offers a compensation structure consisting solely of an annual salary, with employees choosing the mix of salary versus stock options each year. The salary for this Data Engineer Privacy role ranges from $380,000 to $610,000, varying by location, and is determined by market indicators and candidate experience.
- What programming languages are preferred for the Data Engineer Privacy position at Netflix?
- Netflix prefers candidates for the Data Engineer Privacy role who are highly proficient in at least one of Java, Python, or Scala, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant software or data engineering experience.
- Can I apply for the Data Engineer Privacy role if I have experience primarily in software engineering but also data systems?
- Yes, Netflix is looking for individuals with at least 8 years of software/data engineering experience. A strong track record of building data systems and frameworks, particularly those strengthening privacy postures, is highly valued for this Data Engineer Privacy role.
- What is the typical interview process for a Data Engineer at Netflix?
- While specifics can vary, Netflix typically involves a thorough interview process that assesses technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit. For a Data Engineer role, expect discussions on data systems design, distributed computing, coding challenges, and behavioral questions related to teamwork and handling complex situations.
- How does Netflix support diversity and inclusion in its hiring process for Data Engineer roles?
- Netflix is committed to a meaningful interview experience for all candidates and embraces diversity and inclusion as core values. They strive to create an environment where individuals are not discriminated against based on various personal attributes and encourage candidates to request accommodations if needed.