Empleo: Software Engineer 5 - Netflix TV & Web Player (Remote)

Actualización de Mercado: Netflix busca un Software Engineer 5 para liderar su plataforma de TV y Web Player. Esta es una de las posiciones mejor remuneradas en el sector de ingeniería de streaming en 2026, centrada en la innovación de playback y escalabilidad global.

Role: Software Engineer 5 - TV & Web Player Platform

The TV & Web Player Platform team is responsible for developing streaming video players that deliver industry-leading playback experiences within the Netflix app on consumer electronic devices and web browsers. Our players operate on millions of devices, including Smart TVs, streaming sticks, game consoles, set-top boxes, and browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

The Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a senior software engineer with deep expertise in test development, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and build and release processes. You will lead efforts to optimize and automate our build, integration, and release workflows, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of new features and fixes. You will drive technical direction for test automation, mentor other engineers, and partner with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems at scale.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on test development.
• Exceptional proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions).
• Proven ability to drive quality through experimentation (A/B testing analysis).
• Experience in streaming media playback and industry protocols (Dash, HLS).

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $388,000.00 - $558,000.00.
• Stock Options: Flexible annual choice between salary and stock.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) matching, Health Plans, and Family-forming benefits.
• Vacation: Flexible time off for salaried employees.