Data Engineer - Personalization

Software Engineer 5 - Streaming Algorithms s role is for improving Netflix’s streaming quality of experience (QoE) on mobile devices for Live and VoD and for developing tools that help innovate streaming algorithms for millions of devices. You will evolve the system architecture, and conduct controlled experiments in the field to validate improvements.

We obsess over great playback experiences. We want playback to start immediately, at great quality, and we never want playback to stop unexpectedly. To provide the best possible streaming experience, we design algorithms that adapt audio and video qualities to ever-changing network conditions, encoding profiles, UI features, and device capabilities. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, has an equal gender ratio, and has a wide range of expertise in computer networking, video streaming, data analysis, embedded systems, and software engineering.

Beyond the subscription-based video-on-demand service, we help Netflix expand into Live Streaming and Advertisements. We work highly cross-functionally and jointly develop our algorithms with Netflix CDN, Encoding Technologies, Data Science & Engineering, Consumer Insights, and UI Engineering.

We are looking for a senior engineer to help us further improve the streaming quality of experience (QoE) on mobile devices. In this role, you would be responsible for improving Netflix’s streaming experience for Live and VoD and developing tools that help innovate streaming algorithms for millions of devices. You will also help evolve the system architecture, not only on mobile devices, but also across the entire streaming path, and you will conduct controlled experiments in the field to validate improvements.

• Improve Netflix Live adaptive streaming designs on Android and iOS
• Design tools and systems to facilitate adaptive streaming algorithm designs and improve the playback experience
• Design metrics that capture the viewer’s experience as well as the system's performance
• Run controlled experiments on millions of streaming sessions to validate improvements
• Work cross-functionally with Netflix CDN, Encoding Technologies, Data Science & Engineering, Consumer Insights, and UI Engineering

• Experience in statistics and data analysis
• Experience with audio or video
• Knowledge of streaming protocols
• Knowledge of data engineering
• Knowledge of encoding technology
• Experience with shipping software on behalf of a major brand at scale

• Improve Netflix Live adaptive streaming designs on Android and iOS
• Design tools and systems to facilitate adaptive streaming algorithm designs and improve the playback experience
• Design metrics that capture the viewer’s experience as well as the system's performance
• Run controlled experiments on millions of streaming sessions to validate improvements
• Work cross-functionally with Netflix CDN, Encoding Technologies, Data Science & Engineering, Consumer Insights, and UI Engineering

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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. 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.

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