Software Engineer 5 - Foundation Tech & Embedded Graphics

NetflixLos Gatos, CA
$388,000 - $558,000

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. The Foundation Tech team ensures a premium Netflix experience on consumer electronics by developing robust, scalable device reference designs in collaboration with hardware partners (TV Silicon and device manufacturers). We measure our success through device performance and coverage. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

  • Quality-focused mindset and proactively lead initiatives to achieve high-quality embedded system integrations
  • Experience in integrating 3rd party libraries and troubleshooting in embedded systems
  • Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Java script
  • Form partnerships with cross-functional teams inside and outside of Netflix, using strong communication skills
  • Take ownership of projects to drive them with minimal direction and prioritize appropriately
  • Empathy for the developer experience and seek out areas to improve developer productivity
  • Growth mindset - eager to learn anything

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with embedded systems
  • Experience with graphics
  • AI fluency in improving code quality and data analysis
  • Experience with game development

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate and optimize reference solutions for various devices
  • Identify and resolve issues related to embedded system integration, including hardware bugs, software compatibility problems, and performance bottlenecks
  • Conduct rigorous testing to validate the performance, reliability, and compatibility of reference implementations in different environments
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for integration processes, best practices, and troubleshooting guides
  • Provide technical support and guidance to partners and internal teams during the development and deployment phases
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in entertainment technology and contribute to developing new features and improvements

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
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