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