[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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