Software Engineer 5 - TV & Web Player Platform
Netflix · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $473,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Develop streaming video players for millions of devices.
- Focus on test development, automation, and CI/CD.
- Drive quality through experimentation and A/B testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Senior role with technical ownership and mentorship.
About the role
About Netflix
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.
About the TV & Web Player Platform Team
The TV & Web Player Platform team is responsible for developing streaming video players that deliver industry-leading playback experiences within the Netflix app on consumer electronic devices and web browsers. Our players operate on millions of devices, including Smart TVs, streaming sticks, game consoles, set-top boxes, and browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. We aim to delight our members with innovative playback features and exceptional streaming quality.
The Team & Responsibilities
The TV & Web Player Platform team is at the forefront of testing a diverse set of innovative activities related to product feature expansion. This includes creating tests for recent playback features such as Live Streaming, Seamless Ads playback, and Ident innovation. We conduct A/B tests to thoroughly evaluate features and ensure they perform optimally without regressions. We are deeply involved in continuous integration and release management testing of our video player, which is core to our operations. This critical function ensures the delivery of the best streaming experience to our members by maintaining high standards of quality and performance. Our team collaborates with various cross-functional teams across Netflix, including UI, Encoding, Streaming Algorithms, Security, and Open Connect, to support product development and experimentation through rigorous testing.
Our team consists of engineers from diverse backgrounds, bringing expertise across multiple disciplines, including embedded systems, streaming media playback, content protection, client-server communication, networking protocols, continuous integration, test automation, experimentation, and software engineering. Our success is driven by self-motivated, collaborative, and curious engineers who prioritize the team's goals.
The Role
We are seeking a senior software engineer with deep expertise in test development, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and build and release processes to join our team. Your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing complex automated tests and strategies that ensure the highest quality streaming experiences on both TV and Web devices. You will lead efforts to optimize and automate our build, integration, and release workflows, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of new features and fixes. You will drive technical direction for test automation, mentor other engineers, and partner with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems at scale.
What sets you apart?
- You take technical ownership of test development and automation, designing robust solutions that address complex and evolving challenges.
- You have hands-on experience improving and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and release automation, ensuring high velocity and quality in software delivery.
- You proactively identify opportunities to improve streaming quality and reliability, using data and experimentation to drive continuous improvement.
- You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines to align on technical direction and deliver high-impact results.
Essential Skills:
- Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on test development.
- Exceptional proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions), and a proven ability to automate and optimize build, integration, and release processes.
- Proven ability to drive quality through experimentation, including designing, running, and analyzing A/B tests to inform product and platform improvements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work seamlessly across cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.
- Experience mentoring and leveling up peers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
Nice to have:
- Experience in streaming media playback, architecture, and industry protocols relevant to video streaming.
Compensation and Benefits
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 $388,000.00 - $558,000.00. 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.
Culture and Inclusion
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 Posting Information
Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- Test Development
- Automation
- CI/CD
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- A/B Testing
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Mentoring
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer
- Test Development
- Automation
- CI/CD
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- A/B Testing
- Streaming Media
- Build Release
- Senior Engineer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your expertise in test development, automation, CI/CD, JavaScript/TypeScript, and A/B testing, aligning with Netflix's needs for the Senior Software Engineer role.
- Showcase problem-solving: Provide specific examples of how you've improved streaming quality and reliability using data and experimentation in your application.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Emphasize your experience working effectively across diverse, cross-functional teams and your ability to influence technical direction.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to designing complex automated tests, optimizing build/release processes, and mentoring peers.
- Understand Netflix culture: Research Netflix's unique culture, values, and commitment to inclusion to articulate how you'd fit into their dream team.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer on the TV & Web Player Platform team at Netflix?
- As a Senior Software Engineer on the TV & Web Player Platform team at Netflix, your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing complex automated tests and strategies to ensure the highest quality streaming experiences on TV and Web devices. You'll also lead efforts to optimize and automate build, integration, and release workflows, drive technical direction for test automation, mentor other engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems at scale.
- What technical skills are essential for the Senior Software Engineer role at Netflix?
- Essential technical skills for this role include extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on test development, exceptional proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript, strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Spinnaker, GitHub Actions), and proven ability to automate and optimize build, integration, and release processes. Experience driving quality through experimentation, A/B testing, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills are also crucial.
- What is the compensation range for the Senior Software Engineer 5 - TV & Web Player Platform position at Netflix?
- The compensation range for this Senior Software Engineer position at Netflix is $388,000.00 to $558,000.00 annually. Please note that this range can vary based on location and your specific job family, background, skills, and experience.
- Does Netflix offer bonuses for this Senior Software Engineer role?
- No, Netflix's compensation structure for this role consists solely of an annual salary. You have the flexibility to choose each year how much of your total compensation you wish to receive as salary versus stock options.
- What kind of benefits does Netflix provide for its full-time employees?
- 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, Life and Serious Injury Benefits, and paid leave of absence programs. Full-time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time off.
- How does Netflix approach diversity and inclusion in its hiring process for the Senior Software Engineer role?
- Netflix is an equal-opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. They strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates and thoughtfully approach diversity and inclusion. They do not discriminate based on various factors including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and more. Accommodations for disabilities or other reasons during the hiring process can be requested from your recruiting partner.