Software Engineer 5 - Ads Identity & Privacy

Netflix•New York, NY

8d•$388,000 - $619,000

About The Position

Netflix launched a new ad-supported tier in November 2022 to offer members more choice in how they consume their content. This new tier allows Netflix to attract new members at a lower price point while also creating a compelling path for advertisers to reach deeply engaged audiences. The Netflix Ads Identity and Audiences team is committed to providing a relevant and engaging advertising experience that prioritizes member privacy. Their mission is to maintain accurate member identities, ensuring that ads are both engaging and compliant with consumer privacy choices and regional regulations. As a Privacy Software Engineer on the Ads Identity and Audiences team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding Netflix member privacy across the Netflix Ads Suite. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing privacy-preserving technologies that ensure ads are not only engaging but also fully respectful of consumer privacy choices and compliant with regional regulations. In this dynamic and innovative environment, your contributions will have a significant impact on how Netflix protects member data and privacy. You will collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are deeply passionate about technology and privacy, fostering a culture that values creativity, diversity, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Professional experience in designing and building privacy features for ad platforms, with a focus on user data protection and compliance.
Strong understanding of data privacy, governance, and security concepts, including Privacy by Design principles.
Experience with implementing data privacy protections such as data minimization, encryption, and deidentification techniques.
In-depth knowledge of regional privacy regulations, e.g. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar, with a strong grasp of software development principles and design patterns.
Experience in developing distributed cloud-based applications and proficiency in modern programming languages, preferably object-oriented.
Proven experience in handling data at extremely large volumes with big data tools like Spark, and building high throughput low latency distributed systems that utilized the big data.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of the ad tech and advertising landscape, including programmatic advertising and digital marketing trends.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)
Experience integrating with Consent Management Platforms (CMPs)
Experience working in the CTV space and knowledge of its unique constraints.
Contribution to ad tech privacy industry groups (e.g. IAB Tech Lab).

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing privacy-preserving technologies that ensure ads are not only engaging but also fully respectful of consumer privacy choices and compliant with regional regulations.