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Form of work Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service, with over 240 million paid memberships in over 190 countries, enjoying TV series, documentaries, and feature films across many genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen.
The Platform Apps and Innovation team develops core components that enable the latest audio and video experiences on the largest SmartTV+ providers in the world. They are responsible for developing the newest Netflix app on devices from Amazon, Google, Roku, LG, Samsung, and others. We succeed by unlocking new capabilities and continuous improvements measured by increased velocity of change and excellence in pushing up QoE.
Who you are
- You are passionate about video playback and understand playback QoE attributes
- You are fluent in JavaScript and C/C++ with experience working on embedded systems
- You are a strong collaborator with excellent communication skills
- You have empathy for the end user and seek out areas where we can do better
- You have a growth mindset - you don't need to know everything but are eager to learn anything
What you will do
- Design, implement, and enhance core Playback Components using JavaScript
- Explore opportunities to increase the change velocity of core Playback Components
- Collaborate with internal teams to analyze existing and new QoE metrics to identify trends and device performance improvements
What sets you apart?
- Prior experience in delivering Playback Components, or understanding audio and video coding
- Prior experience in QoE metrics-driven software development
- Prior experience in driving change through new software design adaptations
Why Netflix?
- Our culture is something we strive to constantly improve and practice daily.
- You'll work with stunning colleagues across all levels.
- You'll continue your career growth while pushing the boundaries of what is possible with home entertainment today.
We seek to grow diverse, inclusive teams that enhance our perspectives, skill sets, and behaviors. We highly encourage you to apply if your background will complement us, even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out-and set you apart-especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns.
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 $300,000 - $700,000.
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.
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