Full Stack Software Engineer (L5) - Internal Tools at Netflix

Los Gatos, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

720000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full Stack Development, Internal Tools, Developer Experience, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, GraphQL, REST APIs, Cloud Services, Mentoring, Collaboration, Technical Excellence, Observability, Automation

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. About the SWT Team The Special Operations Accounts, Workflows & Tools (SWT) Team, part of Netflix’s Consumer Identity and Access Engineering organization, builds internal tooling that shapes how our developers and stakeholders build, maintain, and test Netflix products. Our mission is to create a secure, scalable, and streamlined environment that accelerates innovation and collaboration across the company. We are driven by a passion for innovation—constantly exploring and adopting emerging technologies, including automation and artificial intelligence, to solve complex technical challenges and anticipate future needs. Our solutions are built with a strong focus on reliability, security, and scalability. By fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning, the SWT team empowers Netflix engineers and partners to deliver world-class experiences to hundreds of millions of members worldwide. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong full stack Software Engineer (L5) to join the SWT team in Los Gatos. In this critical role, you will have the opportunity to architect and build critical internal tooling. Your work will directly impact developer experience, observability and self-service capabilities in Netflix’s consumer identity ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver impactful solutions, while also mentoring early-career engineers and helping to shape the future of identity and access at Netflix. Who You Are Skilled in designing scalable and resilient internal tools that improve developer productivity and user experience. Strong systems and UI skills, able to architect robust, maintainable, and intuitive solutions across the stack. Proficient with modern frontend frameworks, especially React, and strong in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. Experienced in building and consuming GraphQL and REST APIs to support rich, interactive internal tooling. Comfortable working across the full stack, integrating frontend applications with APIs and cloud services. Background in platform, tooling, or developer experience is a plus. Excellent communicator, able to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with partners and stakeholders. Self-driven individual contributor who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Passionate about mentoring and supporting the growth of new graduates and early-career engineers. What You’ll Do Architect, build, and operate full-stack internal tooling and platform & observability solutions as part of the Netflix Consumer Identity Platform. Design and implement scalable, resilient internal applications and dashboards using React and related technologies. Develop and maintain GraphQL and BFFs that power internal tools. Take full ownership of technical projects, driving them from conception to production, across both frontend and API integration domains. Mentor early-career engineers through code reviews, design sessions, pair programming, and knowledge sharing. Engage regularly with cross-functional partners and stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts clearly. Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and high-impact delivery. What We Value Strong sense of ownership and responsibility. Commitment to technical excellence and doing what’s right for the platform, the team, and Netflix. Collaborative attitude and willingness to support team growth and cross-functional partnerships. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced, high-impact environments. Passion for technology, design principles, and continuous learning. Location Requirement This role requires onsite presence in the Los Gatos office, to enable close collaboration and mentorship across the team. Compensation & Benefits Netflix offers top-of-market compensation, a flexible benefits package, and a high-trust, high-autonomy culture. You can choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. Learn more about our benefits here. Our Culture Netflix has a unique culture and environment. We value inclusion, diversity, and a high degree of autonomy and trust. Learn more about our culture here. If you require an accommodation or adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please let your recruiting partner know. At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The overall market range for roles in this area of Netflix is typically $100,000 - $720,000. This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here. Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate 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.

Responsibilities

Architect, build, and operate full-stack internal tooling and platform solutions. Take full ownership of technical projects, driving them from conception to production.