Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Android

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Remote, Americas or Panama City, PanamaStaff+
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Base Salary

$388k - $558k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build maintainable, performant Android client code for Netflix’s shared server-driven UI architecture.
  • Define and drive best practices for consistency, reliability, simplicity, documentation, and high-volume code development.
  • Use Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, and GraphQL to deliver scalable framework solutions.
  • Develop testable code and write automated tests using JVM Unit, Espresso, and Paparazzi.
  • Modernize Android technologies and software engineering practices to improve innovation velocity.
  • Collaborate with client and server partners to define and deliver framework and architecture direction.
  • Influence technical roadmaps and drive forward-looking solutions with minimal supervision.
  • Lead projects, manage scope and trade-offs, and mentor less-experienced Android engineers.
  • Integrate GenAI and agentic workflows into team engineering practices and the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of Android development, including Android UI architecture and frameworks.
  • Ability to introduce new technical paradigms and practices and drive forward-looking solutions or roadmaps with little supervision.
  • Strong track record of leading projects and delivering results, with excellent project management and estimation skills.
  • Practical problem-solving skills that balance business, user, and architectural needs while avoiding over-engineering.
  • Experience with or strong aptitude for Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Circuit, Dagger/Hilt, GraphQL, and automated Android testing.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across client and server teams and appreciate diverse perspectives.
  • Track record of weaving GenAI and agentic workflows into team engineering practices and changing how the SDLC works for colleagues.
  • Strong technical judgment, curiosity, ownership, and communication skills.

Benefits

  • Remote-inclusive distributed team arrangement across the US, with some Pacific Time overlap and optional co-location in the Los Gatos, California office.
  • 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, and life and serious injury benefits.
  • Paid leave programs; full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off, while full-time salaried employees receive flexible time off immediately.
  • Accommodation or adjustment support is available during the hiring process.

Tech Stack

GraphQLiOSJavaScriptJetpack ComposeKotlinSwiftTypeScript

Categories

Mobile
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About Netflix

10,000+ employees

Netflix builds and operates a global streaming service for TV series, films, games, and live programming, and produces original content through its in-house studio. It serves consumers in 190+ countries via subscription and ad-supported plans on internet-connected devices. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Netflix is a public company traded on NASDAQ (NFLX).

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