Netflix

Netflix

Software Engineer (L5) - Traffic Engineering

Los Gatos,California,United States of America · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$388k-$619kDetected 48 days ago
PythonJavaGoDistributed SystemsData EngineeringData ScienceAI OrchestrationExcelCollaborationProblem Solving

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Level IV · 4×
Level I$152,7971 entry
Level II$187,0752 entries
Level III$221,3743 entries
Level IV$255,6534 entries

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Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 30 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card follow-through: 85%

Of 40 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 6 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 496 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Files H-1B transfers

160 transfer filings in the last year, covering 388 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • Our systems ensure that every member receives a fast, reliable, and high-quality streaming experience, even during massive live events and unexpected spikes in demand.
  • As Netflix expands into live events and continues to grow its global audience, the demands on our infrastructure for speed, reliability, and scalability have never been higher.
  • Our team ensures that Netflix can handle massive spikes in traffic-such as during live sporting events or global premieres-without interruption or degradation in quality.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Java, Golang, or Python with a solid understanding of multi-threading and memory management
  • Experience in predictive modeling and data pipelines for traffic shaping and scaling
  • You have a BS in Computer Science or a related field

Nice to have

  • 7+ years experience in crafting complex, scalable distributed data infrastructure.
  • Experience in traffic is preferred

Compensation

  • $388k-$619k

Company info

  • 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.
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