Software Engineer 5 - Member API

Netflix

USA - Remote
Base: $388,000.00 - $558,000.00; bonus/equity: no ...
Remote
Deep hands-on experience designing graphql apis
Strong intuition for client-server api relationships
Experience operating in large distributed systems
Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer for their Member API team, focusing on the design and evolution of GraphQL APIs for enhanced user experiences. The role emphasizes leadership in API architecture and requires a strong background in client-server relationships, particularly in large-scale distributed systems

Job Summary

  • The role involves evolving the GraphQL schema layer and owning the API paradigm portfolio across client-driven and server-driven patterns.
  • Netflix offers a unique compensation structure where employees choose their mix of salary versus stock options annually.
  • Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off rather than accruing days.

Matching Summary

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Netflix is seeking a Software Engineer for their Member API team, focusing on the design and evolution of GraphQL APIs for enhanced user experiences. The role emphasizes leadership in API architecture and requires a strong background in client-server relationships, particularly in large-scale distributed systems.

Salary

Base: $388,000.00 - $558,000.00; Bonus/Equity: No bonuses; Stock options available as part of annual choice; Benefits: Comprehensive health plans, 401(k) match, stock option program, flexible time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep hands-on experience designing GraphQL APIs
  • Strong intuition for client-server API relationships
  • Experience operating in large distributed systems
  • Ability to reason about blast radius and schema ownership
  • Proven track record in API design principles

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with real-time or push-based API patterns
  • Prior work owning API platforms or developer infrastructure
  • Experience with AI-assisted contributions to workflows
  • Background in API observability and schema validation tooling
  • Comfort iterating quickly and holding unsolved problems

Key Requirements

  • Production scale GraphQL API design experience
  • Schema design and federation expertise
  • Breaking-change management skills
  • Field lifecycle governance knowledge

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