Engineering Manager, Asset Personalization Experience

Netflix • Los Gatos, CA

110d • $190,000 - $920,000

About The Position

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 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. At Netflix, we recognize the pivotal role that assets such as artwork, trailers, synopses, and metadata play in enriching our member experience and empowering our members to discover content they'll love. These assets provide essential context for our recommendations, guiding viewing decisions and enhancing the overall experience. To elevate this further, we personalize these assets, ensuring that each member is presented with the most relevant artwork, trailers, and more, tailored to their unique tastes. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Asset Personalization Experience 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 crucial 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, spanning product initiatives like Live, Games, and Ads, and reaching members on all their preferred device platforms, including TV, Mobile, and Web. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product managers and designers, utilizing rapid prototyping and A/B testing methodologies to define and build the future of content discovery and engagement on Netflix. You will have the chance to pioneer the development of new asset types and adapt existing ones to meet the evolving demands of unique presentation styles, business logic, and merchandising strategies within our dynamic environment. 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.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience leading consumer-facing backend distributed systems teams.
• Experience building consumer products using A/B testing.
• Strong technical acumen and ability to serve as a technical advisor and mentor.
• Proven experience in building and operating distributed systems with measurable impact on customer experience.
• Genuine passion for improving consumer experiences through collaboration with product leaders.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully hiring diverse and talented engineers.
• Exceptional communication skills to convey context to team and stakeholders.
• Leadership style that emphasizes feedback, new ideas, and empowering team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Asset Personalization Experience team.
• Drive the architecture and development of innovative, customized solutions for personalized presentations.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers.
• Utilize rapid prototyping and A/B testing methodologies.
• Pioneer the development of new asset types and adapt existing ones.
• Mentor a diverse team of engineers.
• Promote creativity, curiosity, and excellence within the team.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation based on market indicators and individual skills.
• Total compensation range of $190,000 - $920,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees