Software Engineer (L6) - Network Services & Insights

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About the Team

Netflix was an early pioneer in the public cloud and now operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated cloud environments. Our Cloud Infrastructure Engineering organization builds foundational services across Compute, Networking, and Storage that empower our developers to innovate without constraint.

The Network Services & Insights (NSI) team plays a critical role in abstracting and unifying Netflix’s cloud networking ecosystem. We’re looking for a Tech Lead to drive technical direction and execution across high-scale, distributed systems that power observability, control, and developer experience across Netflix infrastructure.

This is an opportunity for a deeply technical leader to shape strategy, architect systems, and influence cross-functional teams across Netflix.

Why This Role?

• Lead Innovation in Intent-Based Networking - Set technical vision and lead implementation of a modern, intent-driven control plane that empowers developers to focus on product innovation, while the network “just works.”

• Own Impactful Systems at Scale - Architect and build distributed platforms that process massive volumes of network metadata and deliver real-time insights for developers operating at internet scale.

• Abstract Complexity, Enable Velocity - Design “set-it-and-forget-it” APIs and services that free product teams from networking concerns, while enabling safe, scalable, and secure operation of the cloud infrastructure.

• Expand Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) - Be a driving force in the evolution of cloud network management—from fragmented tools to a unified, developer-friendly platform covering VPCs, Load Balancers, Security Groups, and beyond.

• Advance Network Security & Resilience - Partner with infrastructure, security, and SRE teams to build proactive, adaptive systems that strengthen Netflix’s security posture and operational reliability.

• Influence Across Boundaries - As a Tech Lead, you'll engage with leaders and engineers across teams—shaping strategy, aligning on priorities, and driving execution across organizational boundaries.

What You’ll Do

• Set technical direction and lead development of scalable systems, APIs, and tooling that simplify cloud network resource management.

• Guide the design and implementation of real-time observability platforms using technologies like eBPF, service mesh, and advanced metadata pipelines.

• Collaborate with teams across Netflix to surface developer needs, align priorities, and deliver high-leverage solutions.

• Mentor and elevate team members, providing architectural guidance and fostering technical excellence.

• Drive platform reliability, security, and usability through clear ownership and continual iteration.

• Use a pragmatic, test-and-learn approach to solve ambiguous and evolving infrastructure challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading the design and operation of reliable, distributed systems in large-scale cloud environments.

• Deep domain expertise in networking, cloud infrastructure, or systems-level observability.

• Strong programming skills in modern languages (e.g., Java, Go, Kotlin) and familiarity with scalable architectures and data pipelines.

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders and lead complex projects across team boundaries.

• A product mindset with empathy for developer experience and an eye toward long-term sustainability.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, making strategic decisions, and driving clarity through action.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Are energized by complex, fuzzy problem spaces and take initiative in driving them forward.

• Prefer impact over perfection and value experimentation and iteration.

• Enjoy mentoring and technical leadership as much as hands-on engineering.

• Seek a high-trust, high-autonomy culture where individuals and teams are empowered to own decisions.

• Align with Netflix’s culture and see yourself thriving in such an environment.

Want to Learn More About Our Work?

• How Netflix Accurately Attributes eBPF Flow Logs

• Keeping Netflix Reliable Using Prioritized Load Shedding

• Zero Configuration Service Mesh

• NATless IPv6/IPv4 Address Translation

• Zero Configuration Service Mesh with On-Demand Cluster Discovery

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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 $360,000 - $920,000.

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.

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.