Experienced Distributed Systems Engineer 5 – Ads Member Experience

Join the Netflix Ads Platform Engineering Team and Shape the Future of Advertising on the World's Leading Streaming Platform Are you an experienced Distributed Systems Engineer with a passion for building high-performance advertising systems? Do you want to be part of a team that's revolutionizing the way people consume entertainment and advertising? Look no further! Netflix is seeking a highly motivated and talented Distributed Systems Engineer 5 to join our Ads Member Experience team.

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries. Our mission is to entertain the world, and we're committed to delivering the best possible experience for our members. With a wide variety of TV series, films, and games across multiple genres and languages, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in entertainment.

Our Team

The Ads Platform Engineering teams at Netflix build advertising systems and integrations that power the delivery of ads using our world-class content delivery ecosystem. We're a team of innovators, thinkers, and doers who are passionate about building a premium TV brand experience that surpasses traditional linear formats. Our team is responsible for identifying and building the ad formats that will define the future of advertising on the Netflix streaming platform, including live events.

The Role

As a Distributed Systems Engineer 5 on our Ads Member Experience team, you'll be responsible for building highly performant advertising systems that deliver high impact to our business. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders from product, engineering, operations, design, consumer research, and more to develop and deploy models at scale. Your expertise will be critical in driving the definition of ad formats and how they're standardized across delivery platforms (TV, mobile, web).

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, and deploy large-scale infrastructure for real-time, low-latency, online advertising environments

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deploy models at scale
• Build systems that power sophisticated user experimentation, A/B testing, and lift studies
• Develop systems that measure and optimize end-user advertising experiences, delivering the right advertisement at the right time for the right user
• Work closely with the Ads Platform Engineering teams to build advertising systems and integrations that power the delivery of ads
• Identify and build the ad formats that will define the future of advertising on the Netflix streaming platform, including live events

Essential Qualifications

* Professional experience with ad formats and ad delivery systems, including experimentation with ad creatives and/or native ads

• Experience with building large-scale infrastructure for real-time, low-latency, online advertising environments
• General understanding of the advertising marketplace and landscape, with a focus on publisher side challenges like optimizing fill rates, adjusting ad load, and maximizing advertiser value
• Proven track record of building systems that power sophisticated user experimentation, A/B testing, and lift studies
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with demonstrated product sense and leadership in the working environment
• Expertise in developing systems that measure and optimize end-user advertising experiences, delivering the right advertisement at the right time for the right user

Nice to Have Qualifications

* Familiarity with SDUI (Server-Driven User Interface) architectures

• Experience building unique ad formats and ad products at scale across multiple advertising channels (CTV, DOOH, Mobile, and Web)
• Programmatic advertisement experience
• Contributed to an ads industry technology standard (e.g. VAST, OpenRTB) or worked on an industry consortium effort, working group, etc.
• Familiarity with legal compliance and changing landscape of ads regulations around the world

What We Offer

* Competitive annual salary range: $170,000 - $720,000

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits
• Paid leave of absence programs, including 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
• Flexible time off for full-time salaried employees
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and contribute to the development of new technologies and features
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of innovators and thinkers
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Netflix?

* We're a company that's passionate about entertainment and committed to delivering the best possible experience for our members

• We're a team of innovators, thinkers, and doers who are passionate about building a premium TV brand experience that surpasses traditional linear formats
• We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace that's welcoming and inclusive for all employees
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation to support the well-being and success of our employees
• We're a company that's constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in entertainment, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion and vision.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and talented Distributed Systems Engineer with a passion for building high-performance advertising systems, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you and learn more about your qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Netflix is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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