Senior Partner Engineer - Netflix Device Platform | Netflix, Inc. | Los Gatos, CA
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Senior Partner Engineer - Netflix Device Platform
Streaming PlatformsLos Gatos, CA
Instant streaming is a core part of Netflix's strategy for the future. Our first product to support instant streaming to TV was launched in May 2008 and is now available on hundreds of products. Our partnerships include many of the world's top consumer electronics brands with more partnership announcements coming soon. The Netflix Device Platform makes this possible and continues to impact millions of subscribers around the world.
About the role:
Netflix is looking to expand even further into the set-top box space. We are looking for a technology leader to help our partners build a world-class Netflix solution for set-top boxes.
In order to help our partners add the Netflix instant streaming service quickly to their device, we work very closely with these engineering teams to quickly overcome any and all challenges. As part of a small team of experienced engineers, you will assist partner engineers who are integrating our SDK into their new products. The functionality of our platform includes streaming and playback, dynamic UI, security and partner specific adaptation for new types of devices. You will need to have broad technical knowledge and understanding in all of these areas to be successful in this role. You'll apply your experience in software development to a wide variety of technical challenges to achieve the goal of helping our partners bring their products to market on time with the highest quality.
Required skills and attributes:
- You understand the set-top box and MVPD space extremely well and have experience developing in this environment.
- You have experience integrating applications into complex middleware platforms.
- You enjoy the challenges of working on software targeted at new and emerging markets.
- You know what's important when releasing software to partners - ideally, you have worked as a software developer producing and consuming an SDK.
- You're comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership.
- You enjoy working side by side with partners on tough problems.
- You can tell when a problem is going to come up again, and you take the time to document the solution, once and for all.
- You are an experienced C++ programmer.
- Have a deep understanding and appreciation for the complexities of embedded software development.
- You know how to create and debug code on multiple platforms.
- Ideally, you have a deep background in one or more of: embedded system development, Linux system-level programming, audio/video playback, software security and UI programming.
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
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