Distributed Systems Engineer - Traffic Engineering

Are you passionate about building and maintaining highly scalable and available distributed systems that power the world's leading entertainment platform? Are you excited by the challenge of optimizing traffic flow for millions of users across the globe? Join our team at Netflix as a Distributed Systems Engineer - Traffic Engineering and be a part of revolutionizing the way people consume content. We are looking for a talented individual with a strong background in distributed systems, network engineering, and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a knack for solving complex problems, we want to hear from you!

1. Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and available distributed systems for Netflix's entertainment platform.
2. Optimize traffic flow for millions of users across the globe, ensuring seamless and uninterrupted content delivery.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
4. Conduct thorough research and stay updated on the latest technologies and tools in the field of distributed systems and network engineering.
5. Identify potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement in the current infrastructure and propose innovative solutions.
6. Implement and maintain monitoring tools to ensure the health and performance of the distributed systems.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to distributed systems and network infrastructure.
8. Continuously improve and optimize the performance, reliability, and availability of the distributed systems.
9. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that all changes and updates are thoroughly tested and meet the highest standards of quality.
10. Collaborate with other engineers to design and implement best practices for code reviews, version control, and deployment processes.
11. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
12. Document design decisions, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintain a high level of technical expertise within the team.
13. Proactively identify and address potential security vulnerabilities in the distributed systems.
14. Keep up-to-date with industry trends and participate in conferences and workshops to share knowledge and expertise with the wider engineering community.
15. Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture, fostering an environment of continuous learning, growth, and innovation.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Distributed Systems Engineer - Traffic Engineering in Los Gatos, CA, USA is $120,000 - $150,000 per year. This range may vary depending on factors such as experience, education, skills, and the specific company or industry the engineer is working in.

Netflix, Inc. operates as an Internet subscription service company, which provides subscription service streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet and sending DVDs by mail. The company operates its business through the following segments: Domestic streaming, International streaming and Domestic DVD. Netflix obtains content from various studios and other content providers through fixed-fee licenses, revenue sharing agreements and direct purchases. It markets its service through various channels, including online advertising, broad-based media, such as television and radio, as well as various partnerships.