Software Engineer 6 - Creative Studio at Netflix

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$499,000 – $820,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Los Gatos, California · New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jun 29, 2026

Description

Netflix is hiring a Backend Engineer to define and build highly available, scalable backend services and APIs for its advertising creative tools. The role focuses on microservices, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, API design, asynchronous processing, system monitoring, GenAI and machine learning integrations, and large-scale system architecture. The engineer will also set architectural direction, solve ambiguous technical problems, and mentor other engineers. The position offers an annual salary range of $499,000 to $820,000 and includes health plans, retirement matching, stock options, and other benefits.

Required Skills

Microservices
Data modeling
Cloud infrastructure
API design
Asynchronous processing
System monitoring
Data pipelines
Generative AI
Machine learning

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 9+ years designing, building, and operating highly available, scalable, and performant backend services in production
Backend engineering expertise across microservices, databases, data modeling, and cloud infrastructure
Production-quality code development with API design, asynchronous processing, and system monitoring
Experience building backend APIs, data pipelines, and services integrating with complex systems, GenAI models, and machine learning platforms
Experience solving complex technical problems and establishing architectural foundations for new services and features
Experience improving team technical standards through code reviews, design documents, and mentoring
Experience driving cross-functional alignment across Product Management, Design, and partner Engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications: Experience building digital advertising tools, particularly in ad creatives, creative management, or campaign-building platforms
Familiarity with creative lifecycle management, asset libraries, creative building workflows, and pipeline development
Experience building backend services or interfaces for machine learning or GenAI workflows, including ad review, auto-assembly, or creative generation systems
Understanding of Connected TV advertising constraints and formats