Software Engineer 5 - Partner Test Tech

Netflix•Los Gatos, CA

10d•$388,000 - $558,000

About The Position

The Partner Test Tech team is responsible for ensuring a high-quality Netflix experience on smart TVs and set-top devices. We achieve this by building and maintaining device automation and infrastructure. We measure our effectiveness by leveraging real-time metrics and alerts to gain insight.

Requirements

Quality-minded Software Engineer who drives testing strategies
Experience working with consumer electronic devices
Strong coding skills in JavaScript / TypeScript or Python and experience with automation frameworks
AI-native and use it to drive improvements and efficiency
Empathy for the developer experience and seek out areas to improve developer productivity
Implemented CI/CD systems and operated production services
Lead large-scale projects and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams
Growth mindset - eager to learn anything

Nice To Haves

Experience with web technologies, from network protocols to AWS services
Created novel solutions to complex problems, while leveraging existing tools
Driven projects that impact cross-functional teams leading to improved outcomes
Led AI initiatives to change the approach for developing and validating software
Experience with graphics and video streaming technologies

Responsibilities

Identify and implement solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of testing software releases
Improve the developer experience and change-velocity in JavaScript repositories.
Drive the shape of the testing pyramid along with efficient coding patterns in test automation
Drive diversity and stability across a fleet of in-house CE devices using data-driven approaches to ensure the efficient use of devices
Gather and analyze metrics in collaboration with internal teams to identify trends and opportunities to improve the testing effort at a lower cost