Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Ink

Netflix$388K — $500K+*
US-AnywhereRemote in Los Angeles, CA
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience in animation studios and pipelines.
  • Proficient in scalable inference and training technologies, with an aptitude for keeping up-to-date with tool advancements.
  • Skilled in identifying common workflow needs and developing scalable solutions across multiple shows.
  • Familiar with modern software development technologies and capable of integrating Netflix solutions into workflows.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to create deployable workflows from show-specific solutions.
  • Knowledgeable in building secure systems for managing multiple production environments.

Responsibilities

  • Build enterprise-level technology and platforms for scalable GenAI production.
  • Evaluate algorithm developments to support artistic needs and share successful workflows across the studio.
  • Collaborate with Netflix teams to define computing requirements for artists and ensure API support for Technical Directors.
  • Prototype new workflows, test them in production, gather feedback, and iterate for improvement.
  • Maintain studio standards for generated assets and develop tools to manage materials created by artists.
  • Oversee the production tracking and review toolset to standardize workflows across projects.
  • Support Technical Directors and Artists with development tools and provide API integrations for custom solutions.
  • Monitor infrastructure and report on hardware and software usage.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Mental health support services.
  • Retirement programs and family-forming benefits.
  • Paid leave for absence programs and vacation hours.
  • Paid time off for sick leave.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking Software Engineers to join our pioneering team at INK. INK is looking to provide an environment for artists to produce animated content by experimenting with a range of tools and production pipelines that leverage AI. This role will help build enterprise-wise technology and platforms that support INK's artist-led production environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Help build enterprise-wise technology and platforms for INK to support scalable GenAI-native production across shows.
  • To support artists and technical directors on shows, evaluate internal and external algo developments in the context of creative requirements. Package successful workflows for use by other artists across the studio.
  • In collaboration with Netflix infrastructure teams, help define artist distributed compute and workstation requirements. Ensure proper API support for Technical Directors to customize per-show or craft last mile integration.
  • Prototype and test new workflows in real production scenarios, gather feedback from artists, and iterate to improve usability and performance.
  • Establish and maintain studio standards around generated assets and materials from the artists. Develop and maintain tools for artists that navigate and manage generated materials.
  • Maintain the studio production tracking and review toolset. Enable tooling that ensures standardized workflows across productions.
  • Support Technical Directors and Artists with development and tooling. Provide tooling around common show environment and standardization and, where appropriate, APIs to Technical Directors to integrate show-specific solutions.
  • Provide infrastructure monitoring tools and reports detailing HW and SW usage.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure systems are reliable, secure, and compliant across projects and use-cases


Qualifications
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, particularly within animation studios and pipelines.
  • Working knowledge of scalable inference and training technologies. But more importantly, demonstrated ability to stay current with the highly dynamic and changing landscape of tools.
  • Ability to identify common workflow needs and requirements and develop standardized solutions that scale to multiple shows.
  • Familiarity with modern and emerging software development technologies (e.g. Claude Code) and the ability to develop and integrate scalable workflows that leverage Netflix internal solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate show-based solutions into common deployable workflows.
  • Familiarity with the complexities of building and maintaining secure systems that manage multiple show working environments.


This job is based in the US.

At INK, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $388,000 - $515,500. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.

Depending on whether you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, INK benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.

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.

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.
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Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1997
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