Experienced Data Engineer for Content Strategy and Development - Streaming Entertainment Industry
Posted 2025-10-26
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Introduction to Netflix and Our Mission Netflix is a global leader in the entertainment industry, providing a wide range of TV series, films, and games to over 300 million paid members in more than 190 countries. Our mission is to 'entertain the world' by discovering and sharing captivating stories through a personalized product experience that delights our members and drives business value. As a key player in the streaming space, we are committed to innovation, creativity, and excellence in everything we do. About the Content Data Engineering Team The Content Data Engineering team plays a vital role in shaping our content strategy by developing scaled data products that provide a shared understanding of content metadata and performance across the company. As a Data Engineer on this team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Data Science and Analytics teams, Finance and Strategy teams, and other stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and business growth. Key Responsibilities Analyze and understand the business: Become a subject matter expert in the streaming space, with a deep understanding of content deal structures, performance patterns, and the impact of acquisition and churn on financial outcomes. Scale your understanding through robust data products: Build data models that reflect your domain expertise, meet current business needs, and remain flexible as our strategy evolves. Treat the company as your customer: Analyze stakeholder consumption of your data and iterate on design to improve their experience. Focus on key areas: Manage robust content metadata, scale measurement of business value and member satisfaction driven by our content, and innovate on data models and metrics for new business areas (e.g., live, ads, etc.). What You Bring to the Table Big Picture Strengths Skill, appreciation, and patience for building detailed and performant data models and pipelines. Stakeholder empathy and curiosity, with a willingness to learn the nuances of your partners' domain (e.g., amortization logic from accounting, ML model foundations from data science, quarterly earnings from FP&A). Strong communication skills, with the ability to calibrate the level of detail in your presentations to your audience while maintaining accuracy and impact. Willingness to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and nebulous environment, with a love for freedom and a dislike for micromanagement. Technical Strengths Fluency in SQL, Python, distributed processing (e.g., Spark, Flink), and orchestration frameworks. Experience sourcing and modeling data from application APIs. Comfort with MPP/Cloud data warehouse solutions (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Vertica, etc.). What We Offer At Netflix, we offer a unique compensation structure that consists solely of an annual salary, with no bonuses. You have the flexibility to choose how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options each year. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range, which for this role is $170,000 - $720,000. Comprehensive Benefits Health Plans Mental Health support 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 Flexible time off for full-time salaried employees 35 days annually for paid time off for full-time hourly employees Our Culture and Values At Netflix, we value inclusion and strive to create a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully, and 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. Join Our Team If you are a motivated and talented Data Engineer looking to make a real impact in the streaming entertainment industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a member of our Content Data Engineering team, you will have the chance to work on challenging projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the success of our company. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and help us entertain the world! Apply now and become a part of our dynamic team! Apply for this job