Manager, Member Innovation - Data Engineering

Netflix•Remote, OR

32d•$446,000 - $752,000

About The Position

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. Come be a part of what’s next. We are looking for an experienced leader to help lead the Member Innovation Data Engineering team. This team will work in close partnership with Data Scientists and Product Managers to support new innovation on the Netflix Product. You will help influence and guide projects from end-to-end: ideation to production. To be successful in this role, you need to be a strong people leader; be great at giving and receiving feedback, fostering new ideas, and empowering others. You also need strong data and engineering backgrounds, to be a quick and data-driven learner, and have the ability to lead large multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Strong people leader who also demonstrates humility.
Care deeply about people, and their success.
Invest in your relationships, so that you have an understanding of the whole person and their perspective.
Not afraid of tough conversations, and are experienced in coaching your colleagues through difficult situations.
Comfortable sharing your perspective on challenging people dynamics.
Seek to de-escalate tense situations, and are creative & flexible in finding balance with partners to maximize impact.
Strong communicator, and self-aware about how others perceive your comments.
As someone in a leadership role you aim to be assertive, not passive nor aggressive, in providing input, support, and feedback.
Forward-looking and able to anticipate the investments Netflix should be making to improve efficiency, innovation, and alignment.

Nice To Haves

Strong business intuition, product sense, and analytic chops.
8+ years of experience in data engineering.
Strong programming (at least 1 major language) and SQL experience in your background.
4+ years of engineering leadership experience.
Worked in a technical role with a large scale consumer facing digital company.
MS in Computer Science/Engineering, or related field.
Strong experience with distributed data processing technologies (i.e. Spark/Hadoop, etc.)

Responsibilities

Vision: You intuitively understand business and technology and you leverage that to guide a team by providing relevant context and inspiration.
Team Building: You are constantly on the lookout for talent and have a knack for recognizing and attracting top-tier engineers to your team. You understand the importance of building an amazing team that is additive and diverse, and the value it brings to the overall company. Just as important as recruiting, you develop connections with the team and help them flourish in their roles, so the team retains its best talent.
Feedback & Development: You will coach and guide employees through their strengths and weaknesses through regular feedback.
Partnership: You will continue to establish strong relationships with both business and technical leaders across Netflix.
Identify areas for continuous improvement, and persistently advocate for action to address them.
Give context, delegate, and watch amazing people exceed your hopes and expectations.

Benefits

Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
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.