TV UI Engineer 5 - Games Player Experiences

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

The Games Player Experiences team is responsible for the platform UI across all devices that Netflix is available on, including TVUI, Web, Mobile, and the Netflix Games Controller. The team is passionate about bringing a new kind of ✨joy✨ to hundreds of millions of Netflix members around the world, whether they’re traveling to a remote location or at home with family. 

We are looking for a senior TV UI engineer to innovate and build the next generation of Game Player experiences. This is a high-impact role that enables delivering delightful experiences to Netflix subscribers across multiple canvases. Our responsibilities include working on large-scale A/B tests of features - ranging from highly visible product experiences to core infrastructure that enables existing and future innovations. We care deeply about UI performance, quality, and accessibility of Netflix Games experiences. To bring new kinds of engaging and interactive experiences to life, we partner closely with many cross-functional teams including product management, experience design, and creative production.

• A UI expert who is passionate about building intuitive and seamless user experiences.

• A self-starter comfortable with identifying opportunities and driving forward-looking technical roadmaps.

• Effective at developing strong relationships with cross-functional teams through clear communication.

• Takes a thoughtful, practical approach to problem-solving that considers tradeoffs and avoids over-engineering.

• Strives to elevate their own knowledge and skills, as well as those of others, in a way that fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment.

• A Javascript expert with experience working with Typescript and React.

• Possesses exceptional coding skills and can navigate different languages and technology stacks.

• Deeply cares about the quality and performance of the product shipped.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering partners to build delightful and accessible user experiences.

• Architect maintainable, performant TV client code with effective documentation that can be leveraged by developers on other teams.

• Help drive consistency and simplicity of client code to accelerate A/B experimentation velocity and maintain high product quality.

• Architect code for testability and write automated tests to help uphold product quality on a high commit volume code base.

• Keep a pulse on cutting-edge Web and TV technologies and software engineering practices, and modernize the code base to accelerate innovation velocity while upholding high product quality.

• We believe safe spaces where everyone can be their authentic selves is the key to a successful team so we welcome and embrace all identities, cultures, and backgrounds.

• Our US-based team is happy to embrace remote work. 

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including 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. We also offer 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. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. 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.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.