Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Netflix•Los Gatos, CA

4d•$40 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

Netflix is hiring a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. Interns are matched with projects and groups based on their interests and skill sets, then embedded within those groups for the summer. The role offers experience intended to reflect working at Netflix, including building software in a dynamic environment and collaborating with business stakeholders. Internships are paid and last at least 12 weeks, with fixed start dates in May or June 2027. The internship will be based in either the Los Gatos, California office or the Los Angeles, California office, depending on the team. Potential work and learning areas include building applications that solve complex business problems, developing intuitive tools and insights for business partners, writing high-quality and performant code, and applying scalable system design and architectural best practices. Interns may use AI tools for scoped engineering tasks while validating outputs and handling privacy and security responsibly. The expected graduation date for eligible students is December 2027 through Spring/Summer 2028. Compensation is typically $40 to $110 per hour, depending on factors including role, skills, experience, and location. The posting states that standard full-time benefits language does not apply to internships; intern benefit details are discussed at the offer stage.

Requirements

Be a current, enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Statistics; applicants with a technical minor, or a non-technical major and self-taught coding skills, are also encouraged to apply.
Have an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Spring/Summer 2028.
Have coursework or relevant experience with data structures, algorithms, and debugging.
Be eager to use AI to explore ideas, work faster, and sharpen thinking, while validating outputs before relying on them.
Be willing to explore new solutions and learn through experimentation.
Make well-considered decisions and share ideas and perspectives.
Work independently and seek teammates' perspectives when useful.
Enjoy collaborating and building as part of a team.
Communicate clearly and concisely, tailoring communication to the audience.
Show passion for Netflix's mission and an ability to thrive in its culture.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Distributed Systems, Web Development, Mobile Development, Network or Application Security, Machine Learning, or AI.

Responsibilities

Build applications that solve complex business problems.
Create intuitive, engaging tools that surface business insights for partners.
Write high-quality, performant, industry-standard code.
Apply scalable system design and architectural best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Use AI tools on scoped engineering work, such as understanding unfamiliar code, brainstorming approaches, drafting tests, and improving documentation.
Validate AI outputs, recognize when they are incorrect or overconfident, and handle privacy and security responsibly.
Work closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.