Software Engineer (L5) - AV Tools & Tests
US-AnywhereRemote in Ontario, CA
1 month ago
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Job Description
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 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.
The Role
At Netflix, we want to entertain the world and are constantly innovating on how entertainment is imagined, created, and delivered to a global audience. We currently stream content in more than 30 languages in 190 countries, topping over 240 million paid subscribers, and are expanding into new forms of entertainment such as gaming. Engineering teams within Netflix work hard every day to scale and innovate this content production and member experience in an ever-growing complex software landscape.
Our TV-Media organization is focused on helping engineers around the world deploy the Netflix application quickly, with the highest levels of quality.
About the Team:
The Audio Video (AV) Tools & Tests team focuses on developing automation tools (HW/SW) to enable device audio/video quality characterization at scale for the diverse device ecosystem. Through the use of our tools and test automation, both external partner developers and internal Netflix engineers can ensure every device delivers the best possible Netflix experience. Our team works with 3rd party manufacturers to develop platforms that enable audio/video capture over HDMI and sensors measuring playback performance.
The products created by this team are used by all the major smart TV and set-top box device manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, Google, and Amazon around the world, enabling hundreds of millions of devices worldwide with Netflix.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to drive innovation in the audio/video quality monitoring space to enable new engineering solutions for a wide spectrum of functions ranging from initial device integration with Netflix to validating new TV user experiences. In this role, you will experiment with new ideas with stunning colleagues across different domains such as gaming, audio/video technologies, and security.
What you will/may do:
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 detail about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background 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.
The Role
At Netflix, we want to entertain the world and are constantly innovating on how entertainment is imagined, created, and delivered to a global audience. We currently stream content in more than 30 languages in 190 countries, topping over 240 million paid subscribers, and are expanding into new forms of entertainment such as gaming. Engineering teams within Netflix work hard every day to scale and innovate this content production and member experience in an ever-growing complex software landscape.
Our TV-Media organization is focused on helping engineers around the world deploy the Netflix application quickly, with the highest levels of quality.
About the Team:
The Audio Video (AV) Tools & Tests team focuses on developing automation tools (HW/SW) to enable device audio/video quality characterization at scale for the diverse device ecosystem. Through the use of our tools and test automation, both external partner developers and internal Netflix engineers can ensure every device delivers the best possible Netflix experience. Our team works with 3rd party manufacturers to develop platforms that enable audio/video capture over HDMI and sensors measuring playback performance.
The products created by this team are used by all the major smart TV and set-top box device manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, Google, and Amazon around the world, enabling hundreds of millions of devices worldwide with Netflix.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to drive innovation in the audio/video quality monitoring space to enable new engineering solutions for a wide spectrum of functions ranging from initial device integration with Netflix to validating new TV user experiences. In this role, you will experiment with new ideas with stunning colleagues across different domains such as gaming, audio/video technologies, and security.
What you will/may do:
- Contribute to Audio/Video automation and measurement products that include front-end and backend services that support distributed testing platforms for our custom-built HW/SW tools such as Eye Patch
- Leverage in-house data solutions to operationalize the AV data metric pipeline for insight exploration
- Develop and maintain AV automated tests to objectively measure and validate device AV capabilities for the Netflix TV application (HDMI - Scaling Netflix Certification tells you how we approach some of these challenges)
- Implement new applications from ideation to product rollout through iterative experimentation with stakeholders in an agile manner
- Operate in a cross-functional environment where you can learn from other AV subject matter experts and drive multiple teams to achieve common quality goals
- 4+ years of experience in a software development role shipping products
- Strong in Python/Javascript or C/C++
- Fullstack experience
- Ability to work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to understand and leverage their software framework/components/service to build solutions
- An outstanding communicator who is curious, flexible, and selfless; a maker at heart
- Passion for automation and system reliability
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 detail about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background 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.
About Netflix
Learn More About NetflixNetflix is an online platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies on smart TVs, gaming consoles, PCs, Macs, mobiles, tablets, and so on. It provides its services under three segments: international streaming, domestic streaming, and domestic DVD.
The network enables members to access and view more than one billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including Netflix's original series. Members can play, pause, and resume watching its content without commercial breaks or commitments. The company also provides DVDs-by-mail membership services.
Netflix was founded in 1997 by Mitch Lowe, Reed Hastings, and Marc Randolph, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities at Netflix, a leader in the entertainment industry and a pioneer in technology and innovation. As part of our professional community, you will join a team that is dedicated to creating a world of entertainment that is diverse, inclusive, and boundary-pushing.
Work You’ll Do
Join Netflix’s industry-leading team to assist some of the most creative minds in entertainment and technology. At Netflix, we are committed to diversity and innovation, fostering an environment where you can thrive in your career while contributing to projects that redefine the global entertainment landscape.
Transform the way the world experiences entertainment with a team that values leadership, creativity, and forward-thinking. Netflix stands at the forefront of digital innovation, offering unparalleled job opportunities for growth and advancement in your professional journey.
Work with a global team of talented professionals who are passionate about reimagining entertainment. Collaborate with over 9,000 dedicated employees worldwide who are the driving force behind our award-winning shows and groundbreaking technology.
Introducing the Netflix Career Growth and Development Program
We are building a market-leading program designed to nurture your career in the entertainment and technology sectors. At Netflix, we provide robust support for professional development, including leadership training, diversity workshops, and a wealth of networking opportunities.
Do Innovative Work
Join the largest group of entertainment and tech experts in the industry—9,000+ professionals at the intersection of creativity, technology, and market leadership.
Deliver targeted solutions and innovative content that captivates audiences worldwide through a depth and breadth of knowledge and creativity that’s second to none.
Be Part of a Great Team
Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing cutting-edge technology and storytelling. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and collective creativity of our dynamic teams.
Future-Proof Your Career
Advance your career with Netflix, where your ambition drives you. With nearly limitless opportunities to enhance your skills through ongoing training and development, your potential will know no bounds.
Explore
Discover how Netflix uses predictive analytics to enhance viewer recommendations and streamline content delivery, ensuring the best user experience.
Learn how our content delivery network (CDN) technology positions Netflix as a leader in global entertainment distribution.
The Netflix Culture
Our culture is one of our greatest strengths, where innovation, commitment to diversity, and leadership converge to create the most dynamic work environment in the entertainment industry.
Stay Connected
Join Our Team
Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to redefine the world of entertainment.
SEARCH NETFLIX JOBS
Keep Up to Date
Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here.
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Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Netflix.
The network enables members to access and view more than one billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including Netflix's original series. Members can play, pause, and resume watching its content without commercial breaks or commitments. The company also provides DVDs-by-mail membership services.
Netflix was founded in 1997 by Mitch Lowe, Reed Hastings, and Marc Randolph, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
Netflix Careers
There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities at Netflix, a leader in the entertainment industry and a pioneer in technology and innovation. As part of our professional community, you will join a team that is dedicated to creating a world of entertainment that is diverse, inclusive, and boundary-pushing.
Work You’ll Do
Join Netflix’s industry-leading team to assist some of the most creative minds in entertainment and technology. At Netflix, we are committed to diversity and innovation, fostering an environment where you can thrive in your career while contributing to projects that redefine the global entertainment landscape.
Transform the way the world experiences entertainment with a team that values leadership, creativity, and forward-thinking. Netflix stands at the forefront of digital innovation, offering unparalleled job opportunities for growth and advancement in your professional journey.
Work with a global team of talented professionals who are passionate about reimagining entertainment. Collaborate with over 9,000 dedicated employees worldwide who are the driving force behind our award-winning shows and groundbreaking technology.
Introducing the Netflix Career Growth and Development Program
We are building a market-leading program designed to nurture your career in the entertainment and technology sectors. At Netflix, we provide robust support for professional development, including leadership training, diversity workshops, and a wealth of networking opportunities.
Do Innovative Work
Join the largest group of entertainment and tech experts in the industry—9,000+ professionals at the intersection of creativity, technology, and market leadership.
Deliver targeted solutions and innovative content that captivates audiences worldwide through a depth and breadth of knowledge and creativity that’s second to none.
Be Part of a Great Team
Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing cutting-edge technology and storytelling. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and collective creativity of our dynamic teams.
Future-Proof Your Career
Advance your career with Netflix, where your ambition drives you. With nearly limitless opportunities to enhance your skills through ongoing training and development, your potential will know no bounds.
Explore
Discover how Netflix uses predictive analytics to enhance viewer recommendations and streamline content delivery, ensuring the best user experience.
Learn how our content delivery network (CDN) technology positions Netflix as a leader in global entertainment distribution.
The Netflix Culture
Our culture is one of our greatest strengths, where innovation, commitment to diversity, and leadership converge to create the most dynamic work environment in the entertainment industry.
Stay Connected
Join Our Team
Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to redefine the world of entertainment.
SEARCH NETFLIX JOBS
Keep Up to Date
Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here.
READ CAREERS BLOG
Job Alert Emails
Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Netflix.
