Software Engineering (L5) - Ads Targeting & Audiences

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 300 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.

We launched a new ad-supported tier in November 2022 to offer our members more choice in how they consume their content. Our new tier allows us to attract new members at a lower price point while also creating a compelling path for advertisers to reach deeply engaged audiences.

Our Team

The Netflix Ads Identity and Audiences team is committed to providing a relevant and engaging advertising experience that prioritizes member privacy. Our mission is to maintain accurate member identities ensuring that ads are both engaging and compliant with consumer privacy choices and regional regulations.

The Role

As a Software Engineer on the Ads Identity and Audiences team you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing our ads targeting and audience capabilities which leverage various signal sources to enable precise ad delivery and maximize advertiser value. 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 ads technology and privacy fostering a culture that values creativity diversity and continuous learning.

Skills & experience we’re seeking:

• Professional experience in designing and building user and contextual signals and audience targeting features for ad platforms.

• 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:

• Strong understanding of data privacy governance and security concepts including Privacy by Design principles.

• Experience with ads targeting using machine learning models.

• Experience working in the CTV space and knowledge of its unique constraints.

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 $100000 - $720000.

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 .

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 diversitybuilds 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.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.