Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Ads Identity & Privacy

Netflix$388K — $500K+*
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in designing privacy features for ad platforms
  • Strong grasp of data privacy governance and principles
  • Experience with data privacy protections like encryption and deidentification
  • Knowledge of GDPR and CCPA regulations
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
  • Experience with cloud-based applications and scalable distributed systems
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement privacy-preserving technologies for Netflix Ads
  • Ensure compliance with privacy regulations in ad practices
  • Collaborate with team members on creative data privacy solutions
  • Build distributed systems that handle high volumes of data efficiently
  • Monitor and enhance user data protection measures
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous learning
  • Stay updated with trends in ad tech and privacy enhancements

Benefits

  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 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
  • Generous paid time off policy with 35 days annually for full-time hourly employees
Full Job Description
The Role

As a Privacy Software Engineer on the Ads Identity and Audiences team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding Netflix member privacy across the Netflix Ads Suite. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing privacy-preserving technologies that ensure ads are not only engaging but also fully respectful of consumer privacy choices and compliant with regional regulations.

In this dynamic and innovative environment, your contributions will have a significant impact on how we protect member data and privacy. You will collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are deeply passionate about technology and privacy, fostering a culture that values creativity, diversity, and continuous learning.

Skills & experience we're seeking:
  • Professional experience in designing and building privacy features for ad platforms, with a focus on user data protection and compliance.
  • Strong understanding of data privacy, governance, and security concepts, including Privacy by Design principles.
  • Experience with implementing data privacy protections such as data minimization, encryption, and deidentification techniques.
  • In-depth knowledge of regional privacy regulations, e.g. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act).
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar, with a strong grasp of software development principles and design patterns.
  • Experience in developing distributed cloud-based applications and proficiency in modern programming languages, preferably object-oriented.
  • Proven experience in handling data at extremely large volumes with big data tools like Spark, and building high throughput low latency distributed systems that utilized the big data.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • Knowledge of the ad tech and advertising landscape, including programmatic advertising and digital marketing trends.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.


Nice to haves:
  • Experience with Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)
  • Experience integrating with Consent Management Platforms (CMPs)
  • Experience working in the CTV space and knowledge of its unique constraints.
  • Contribution to ad tech privacy industry groups (e.g. IAB Tech Lab).


Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $388,000.00 - $619,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits 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. We also offer 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. See more details about our Benefits here.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is an American media company founded on August 29, 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, and currently based in Los Gatos, California, with production offices and stages at the Los Angeles-based Hollywood studios (formerly old Warner Brothers studios) and the Albuquerque Studios (formerly ABQ studios). It operates an eponymous over-the-top subscription video on-demand service, which showcases acquired and original programming as well as third-party content licensed from other production companies and distributors. Netflix is also the first streaming media company to be a member of the Motion Picture Association.
Learn more about Netflix
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$127.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+27.5%
Revenue
$24.9 billion
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