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.
Observability Engineering is the organization that is the “eyes and ears” of Netflix engineering. This team is responsible for implementing infrastructure and tools to enable visibility into the health of thousands of applications that power Netflix. Thanks to this critical work, Netflix is able to power a highly available system that rivals the reliability of utilities.
In this role, you will partner with engineers across Netflix to build tools and infrastructure that enable fellow engineers to gather timely and actionable insights that help the Netflix service operate reliably. The team works on foundational services relied upon by 3500 engineers and combines many observability signals into usable, actionable insights
This may be your dream job if you:
Value simplicity and clarity in a data-rich design.
Want to build stunning products that deliver measurable value to our users.
Are self-led but highly aligned with your teammates; we develop fast, and align frequently.
Exhibit great communication & writing skills.
Work closely with stakeholders to understand and diagnose symptoms.
Give and receive candid feedback constructively
We’re looking for you to have experience with:
Strong proficiency in Java or Scala, and comfortable working with Python.
Strong background in at least one of the following: observability engineering or distributed systems
Implementing critical platform infrastructure services for large-scale systems.
Confident leading operational improvements, support, automation, and ease of life enhancements.
Nice to have:
Experience working with product and design teams
Experience working in Observability domain
Exposure to frontend integrations and GraphQL.
Past experience supporting the UI development of tools leveraging the backend systems
Experience working with Akka or Apache Pekko
Want to know more about our team? You can learn about us:
The Netflix culture
Edgar: Solving Mysteries Faster with Observability | by Netflix Technology Blog
Lumen: Custom, Self-Service Dashboarding For Netflix | by Netflix Technology Blog
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.
