Full Stack Software Engineer 4/5, Game Lifecycle Engineering
Core
Build systems, tools, and capabilities for the Game Lifecycle Engineering team to support the creation, launch, and operation of high-quality games at Netflix scale.
Role type
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Game Lifecycle Engineering)
Builds
Developer-facing web applications, cross-platform desktop tooling, and shared services for game developers.
Domain
Entertainment / Game Development Infrastructure
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
System design, API design, state management, component library development, incident management, cross-functional collaboration, strategic decision making, technical debt reduction, in-house framework adaptation, AI coding tools proficiency.
Preferred skills
Java, Go, or Python, design systems experience, AI/agents integration.
Technologies
Java, Go, Python, Web, Desktop, AI agents
Responsibilities
Drive new technical solutions from system design to deployment; build backends and UI component libraries; revamp existing tools for developer workflows; collaborate with product and stakeholders to define solutions; participate in on-call rotation and lead incident reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
