Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 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.

The Role

The Foundation Tech team ensures a premium Netflix experience on consumer electronics by developing robust and scalable device references in collaboration with hardware partners (TV Silicon and device manufacturers). We measure our success through device performance and coverage. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
| Who you are

You possess a quality-focused mindset and proactively lead initiatives to achieve high-quality embedded system integrationsYou have experience in integrating 3rd party libraries and troubleshooting in embedded systemsYou have strong coding skills in C and PythonYou form partnerships with cross-functional teams inside and outside of Netflix using strong communication skillsYou take ownership of projects to drive them with minimal direction and prioritize appropriatelyYou have empathy for the developer experience and seek out areas to improve developer productivity You have a growth mindset - you don’t need to know everything but are eager to learn anything

| What you will do

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate and optimize reference solutions for various devicesIdentify and resolve issues related to embedded system integration, including hardware bugs, software compatibility problems, and performance bottlenecksConduct rigorous testing to validate the performance, reliability, and compatibility of reference implementations in different environmentsCreate and maintain detailed documentation for integration processes, best practices, and troubleshooting guidesProvide technical support and guidance to partners and internal teams during the development and deployment phases.Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in entertainment technology and contribute to the development of new features and improvements.

| What sets you apart?

Experience with embedded systemsExperience with graphics, video, or embedded AI Comfortable coding in C, C++, Python, Javascript

| Why Netflix?

Our culture is something we strive to constantly improve and practice daily.You’ll work with other stunning engineers and continue your career growth while pushing the boundaries of what is possible with home entertainment todayYou can use and influence standards for automating streaming devices using world-class infrastructure and labs

We seek to grow inclusive and diverse teams that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, and behaviors. We highly encourage you to apply if your background will complement us, even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns.

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 $170,000 - $720,000. 

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 detail about our Benefits here.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background 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.