[Remote] Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Cloud Gateway
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, and they are seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer to join their Cloud Gateway team. The role involves designing and building core infrastructure that enables applications to communicate securely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and integrating functionality within our data plane and control plane to uplift the security, observability, and resilience posture for traffic traversing the cloud
- Building software solutions and tools to improve developer experience and product experience in collaboration with team members and stakeholders
- Responsible for driving alignment with stakeholders and setting partner expectations
- Provide technical mentorship for junior engineers and set best practices through detailed design reviews and high-quality code reviews
Skills
- Experience designing and developing software for highly reliable and highly scalable distributed systems in a cloud environment
- Hands-on experience with API Gateway technologies, such as Netflix Zuul OSS, Envoy Gateway, Kubernetes Gateway API, Istio Gateway, or other Gateway solutions
- Deep expertise in L4 (TCP/UDP) and L7 (HTTP/S, gRPC, WebSockets) protocols
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes internals (Networking, CNI, CRDs, and Operator patterns)
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes using data, and deliver clear actionable solutions
- Demonstrated high degree of ownership and accountability for execution, managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, or C++
- Evidence of leading large-scale migrations is a plus
Benefits
- 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
- Life and Serious Injury Benefits
- 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
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