Distributed Systems Engineer (L5 + L6), Compute Runtime

Netflix

USA - Remote
Base: $499,000.00 - $900,000.00; bonus/equity: no ...
Remote
5+ years compute infrastructure experience
Kubernetes kubelet containerd runc expertise
Linux system performance debugging skills
The team is responsible for developing and maintaining the software that runs on Netflix's massive compute fleet including Kubernetes data plane and container runtimes

Job Summary

  • The team is responsible for developing and maintaining the software that runs on Netflix's massive compute fleet including Kubernetes data plane and container runtimes.
  • Engineers will have a direct line of sight between their work and the entertainment of over 300 million members globally.
  • Netflix offers a unique compensation structure where employees choose annually how much of their total package is salary versus stock options.

Matching Summary

The team is responsible for developing and maintaining the software that runs on Netflix's massive compute fleet including Kubernetes data plane and container runtimes.

Salary

Base: $499,000.00 - $900,000.00; Bonus/Equity: No bonuses; Employees choose salary vs stock option split annually; Benefits: Comprehensive health plans, 401(k) match, flexible time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years compute infrastructure experience
  • Kubernetes kubelet containerd runc expertise
  • Linux system performance debugging skills
  • Go Java or C/C++ proficiency
  • TCP IPv4 socket networking concepts

Nice-to-have

  • Open source project contributions
  • Linux kernel development experience
  • AI/ML workload management background
  • Context not control culture fit
  • High velocity ambiguity tolerance

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years total software development experience
  • Minimum 5 years evolving compute infrastructure
  • Experience with container runtimes as a service
  • Proficiency in Go, Java, or C/C++
  • Strong operational troubleshooting skills

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