[Remote] Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Compute Control Plane

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with a vast cloud infrastructure to support its operations. The Distributed Systems Engineer will be responsible for driving the core components of Netflix’s Cloud Compute Infrastructure, ensuring capacity and efficiency across both cloud and on-premises resources. Responsibilities • Netflix’s Compute Control Plane launching millions of containers on our Kubernetes-based container platform evolving its performance, efficiency and reach. • Architect and implement solutions to run select workloads on a combination of cloud-based and on-premises compute resources. • Drive evolution of the systems and tooling used to manage hundreds of millions of dollars annually of Compute capacity at Netflix. • Drive engineering excellence and set a high bar for operational rigor within the team. • Form strong cross-functional partnerships to achieve alignment with many engineering teams, ensuring our solutions meet their needs while maintaining our focus on scalability, reliability, and efficiency. • Drive large initiatives to completion in tandem with partner and peer organizations. Skills • Hands-on experience with running containerized platforms. • Strong understanding of cloud architectures and distributed systems with deep experience operating critical Tier0 services at scale. • Have worked on a platform team where other engineers were your customers. • Able to break down complexity, iterate, and communicate progress to a wide variety of partners and stakeholders. • Experience with running compute on multiple platforms, both cloud-based and on-premises. • Proven track record of timely execution with upholding engineering excellence while building trust with partners/customers. Benefits • 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 • Life and Serious Injury Benefits • Paid leave of absence programs • Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off • Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off Company Overview • Netflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Netflix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 230 in 2025, 309 in 2024, 191 in 2023, 261 in 2022, 268 in 2021, 225 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job