CareerPlan

Software Engineer (L6) - Compute Runtime

Remote, United StatesFull-time$499k–$900k2026-09-25 → 2026-11-10

Core

Architecting and implementing large-scale distributed systems for the Kubernetes data plane and container runtime to enable efficient, reliable container execution on Netflix's internet-scale cloud footprint.

Role type

Staff Engineer (IC)

Builds

Kubernetes data plane software, container runtime, and underlying compute node operating systems

Domain

Cloud Infrastructure / Distributed Systems

Required skills

Large-scale distributed systems architecture, Kubernetes expertise, Golang, Java, Python, Cross-functional technical leadership, Incident response and operational excellence

Preferred skills

Open-source contribution, Industry trend forecasting, Abstracting Kubernetes complexities

Technologies

Kubernetes, Golang, Java, Python, AWS

Responsibilities

Drive the Compute Runtime team's charter and guide engineering work; Build scalable and extensible compute platforms; Set examples for operational excellence and incident response; Maintain currency on and create industry trends for new architectures; Partner with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business needs

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership