Software Engineer 5 - TV Product UI

Netflix is an entertainment technology company seeking a Software Engineer 5 to build product features for its flagship TV application. The role focuses on developing high-quality user interfaces for TV-connected devices, collaborating with product and design teams, and validating experiences through testing and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Build state-of-the-art UI features on the leading TV app that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible on performance and memory constrained devices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, algo, and other engineering partners to scope projects and build delightful user experiences. We validate our judgment by A/B testing product variants with real customers, instead of assuming we know what is best
• Work on a code base that is TypeScript/JavaScript based, built with React Frameworks & Redux architecture fine-tuned for TV platforms, and tested with proprietary Jest-based automation frameworks
• Own the quality of your features by writing testable code and crafting automation to validate functionality, in partnership with test engineers
• Your work will have a direct and measurable impact on the business. Really

Requirements:

• You have at least 6 years of experience working on consumer-facing products/apps
• You have acted as a tech/project lead for large cross-functional projects
• You have built strong partnerships with Product and Design teams
• You are expert in JavaScript/TypeScript and UI architecture, and can navigate different languages and technology stacks (eg. Node.js, GraphQL, etc)
• You have a track record of carving a path when one does not exist
• You are curious about how members use our application and eager to build product features that entertain the world
• Colleagues appreciate the unique perspectives and balanced views you bring to collaborations
• You value the perspective of others when identifying solutions
• You know there is rarely one ‘right' solution, and you make thoughtful trade-offs
• You have a strong sense of independence, bias towards action, and an inclination for collaboration