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.
Netflix is an industry leader in providing immersive, quality entertainment on televisions around the world. Recently, we redesigned and modernized our TV experience, providing a solid foundation for further innovation. We aim to capitalize on that success and surpass our members' expectations, learning through experimentation and delivering delightful experiences so that we remain best in class.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our TV innovation team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering truly tailored entertainment experiences to millions of Netflix members globally. As a leader within our backend product engineering group, you will drive the architecture and development of innovative, customized solutions that power personalized presentations across our extensive content library.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with product managers and designers, as well as engineering partners, utilizing rapid prototyping and A/B testing methodologies to define and build the future of TV content discovery and engagement on Netflix. We are looking for someone who is technically proficient and can cultivate a collaborative and inclusive environment, mentoring a diverse team of engineers, including experienced engineers and newcomers. Above all, this leader should embody Netflix's core values, promoting creativity, curiosity, and excellence.
What You'll Bring:
- 3-5 years of experience leading consumer facing backend distributed systems teams.
- Experience building consumer products using A/B testing.
- Strong technical acumen and the ability to serve as a technical advisor and mentor to the team.
- Proven experience in building and operating distributed systems with a direct and measurable impact on the customer experience.
- A genuine passion for improving consumer experiences through strong, collaborative partnerships with product leaders, with the ability to influence product direction and roadmaps.
- A demonstrated track record of successfully hiring diverse and highly talented engineers and fostering the growth of successful, high-impact teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey context to the team, stakeholders, partners, and leadership. You will be adept at driving the team’s roadmap by connecting their work to business needs, managing expectations effectively, and navigating competing priorities.
- A leadership style that emphasizes providing and receiving feedback, encouraging new ideas, and empowering team members through trust and autonomy, rather than micromanagement.
At Netflix, we strive to provide competitive and equitable compensation. We carefully consider a wide range of factors, including market indicators, your specific job, skills, and experience, to determine your personal top of the market. Our compensation may vary based on these considerations and your geographic location. The typical market range for roles in this area of Netflix is $190,000 - $920,000, which represents the total compensation (not just base salary), aligning with our overall compensation philosophy.
Netflix offers a unique and dynamic culture and environment. To learn more about what it's like to work here, please visit https://jobs.netflix.com/culture.
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.
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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 209 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
