Netflix — Distributed Systems Engineer 5, Cloud Gateway (Remote USA)
Netflix is hiring a Distributed Systems Engineer 5 — Cloud Gateway (Remote) at $388,000 – $619,000 a year. Build API gateway, edge, and security-resilience systems for global streaming traffic.
Job Overview
- Company: Netflix
- Role: Distributed Systems Engineer 5 — Cloud Gateway
- Location: Remote (United States)
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $388,000 – $619,000 a year
Primary Responsibilities
- Enhance security and resilience for cloud traffic at Netflix scale
- Build on API gateway technologies (e.g., Zuul, Envoy) and Kubernetes
- Improve developer and product experience for edge and gateway services
- Drive alignment with stakeholders and mentor senior engineers
- Work across L4/L7 networking, gRPC, WebSockets, and distributed systems
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum: Staff+ distributed systems experience; hands-on API gateway and Kubernetes; proficiency in Java, Go, or C++.
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Remote eligibility varies by state; confirm location requirements on the official application.
Why Choose Netflix Cloud Gateway
The Cloud Gateway team secures and scales how devices and studios connect to Netflix — published compensation reflects staff-level scope on critical edge infrastructure.
Published pay for this role is $388,000 – $619,000 a year — use that band to decide if the opportunity matches your target before investing time in the application.
How to Apply
Staff+ engineers with gateway/edge expertise should apply via the official Netflix listing below.
| Company | Netflix |
| Salary | $388,000 – $619,000 a year |
| Key Requirement | API gateways + Kubernetes; staff-level distributed systems |
| Location | Remote (United States) |
| Application Link | Apply on Company Site |
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