Posted Dec 6, 2025

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer (Remote)

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Join our team at Netflix and play a key role in shaping the future of entertainment. We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Distributed Systems Engineer to help us build and evolve our infrastructure as we strive to reach 500 million members worldwide. Job Highlights: Location: Remote (USA) Job Type: Full-time Hours: 8 hours/day Salary: $26/hour Company: Netflix About the Role: We're looking for a talented Distributed Systems Engineer to join our team and help us build a world-class data infrastructure. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems that enable our business to make data-driven decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and technical program managers, to drive business outcomes and deliver high-impact projects. Focus Areas: We have several focus areas within our Data Infrastructure teams, including: Database Access Platform: Building and operating a scalable query gateway that enables sub-millisecond latencies and allows Netflix microservices to store, consume, and manage their data more effectively. Data Platform Infrastructure: Developing high-impact infrastructure, control, and deployment systems that enable Netflix to rapidly innovate and deliver cutting-edge data and analytics systems to the rest of the company. Data Ingestion and Processing: Offering a self-service cleared path product to enable diverse client personas across Netflix to meet their low-latency data ingestion and processing needs. Big Data Figure: Providing a cloud-native platform for distributed data processing at Netflix, with a focus on supporting Flash, ETL, and access to petabytes-scale data warehouses. Big Data Solution: Offering a platform for scheduling, orchestrating, and executing big data jobs and workflows in a self-serve way, with a focus on event-driven and intelligent coordination. Requirements: 2+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems or applications Proficient in the design and development of RESTful web services Experienced in building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems Proficient in Java or other object-oriented programming languages Comfortable with multi-threading and concurrency BS in Computer Science or a related field What We Offer: At Netflix, we offer a unique and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. How to Apply: If you're a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Apply Now Apply for this job