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Netflix hires Data Engineers to build and maintain the large-scale data infrastructure behind its personalization, content, and analytics systems. The company sponsors a range of work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates with strong engineering and pipeline-building experience.
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INTRODUCTION
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. We are in the midst of major transformative developments for the Netflix product with the launch of an Advertising supported plan, Games and Live content. These new products, alongside our streaming service, have resulted in significant increases in the complexity and breadth of our internal data ecosystem. We manage one of the largest paid subscription businesses and are committed to handling our members’ data with a high degree of care towards appropriate use as well as compliance with local privacy laws and regulations in the 190+ countries where we operate. The Privacy and Legal Data Engineering pod builds scalable data management and extraction frameworks which are at the core of our ability to hold ourselves to the highest data privacy and hygiene standards in the industry. We are looking for a Data Engineer to help augment our ability to build these robust, scalable privacy centric data frameworks. As part of this team, you will work on diverse data technologies such as Spark, Presto, Flink, Kafka and others to build insightful, scalable and robust data pipelines; write ETL jobs to collect and aggregate data; and build high quality data frameworks that enable appropriate handling of customer personal data. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of having built data systems and frameworks to strengthen the privacy posture at large consumer businesses. They will have a deep background in distributed data processing and share our passion for continuously improving the ways we handle data to make Netflix's data privacy posture better.
WHO YOU ARE
- Passionate about consumer centric data privacy and risk mitigation for the business
- Highly proficient in at least one of Java, Python or Scala with at least 8 years of software/data engineering experience
- Proficient in advanced SQL and effective in a complex data environment
- Highly experienced in engineering data pipelines using big data technologies (Hive, Presto, Spark, Flink) on medium to large scale data sets
- Comfortable working cross functionally with multiple types of stakeholders groups
- Able to successfully lead large, complex systems design and implementation challenges independently
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design and implement elegant frameworks to scalably meet various internal and consumer facing data privacy and legal needs
- Engineer efficient, adaptable and scalable data pipelines to process structured and unstructured data
- Develop a deep understanding of the data ecosystem at Netflix from a privacy lens
- Partner with the privacy engineering teams to understand product goals and provide data which enables us to respond to customer and regulatory data requests
- Mentor and inspire teammates while elevating the impact of the team
- Enable Netflix to effectively manage legal and regulatory risk and compliance while maintaining a high standard of consumer data privacy expectations
COMPENSATION
Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $380,000.00 - $610,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.
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.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. 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.

INTRODUCTION
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. We are in the midst of major transformative developments for the Netflix product with the launch of an Advertising supported plan, Games and Live content. These new products, alongside our streaming service, have resulted in significant increases in the complexity and breadth of our internal data ecosystem. We manage one of the largest paid subscription businesses and are committed to handling our members’ data with a high degree of care towards appropriate use as well as compliance with local privacy laws and regulations in the 190+ countries where we operate. The Privacy and Legal Data Engineering pod builds scalable data management and extraction frameworks which are at the core of our ability to hold ourselves to the highest data privacy and hygiene standards in the industry. We are looking for a Data Engineer to help augment our ability to build these robust, scalable privacy centric data frameworks. As part of this team, you will work on diverse data technologies such as Spark, Presto, Flink, Kafka and others to build insightful, scalable and robust data pipelines; write ETL jobs to collect and aggregate data; and build high quality data frameworks that enable appropriate handling of customer personal data. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of having built data systems and frameworks to strengthen the privacy posture at large consumer businesses. They will have a deep background in distributed data processing and share our passion for continuously improving the ways we handle data to make Netflix's data privacy posture better.
WHO YOU ARE
- Passionate about consumer centric data privacy and risk mitigation for the business
- Highly proficient in at least one of Java, Python or Scala with at least 8 years of software/data engineering experience
- Proficient in advanced SQL and effective in a complex data environment
- Highly experienced in engineering data pipelines using big data technologies (Hive, Presto, Spark, Flink) on medium to large scale data sets
- Comfortable working cross functionally with multiple types of stakeholders groups
- Able to successfully lead large, complex systems design and implementation challenges independently
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design and implement elegant frameworks to scalably meet various internal and consumer facing data privacy and legal needs
- Engineer efficient, adaptable and scalable data pipelines to process structured and unstructured data
- Develop a deep understanding of the data ecosystem at Netflix from a privacy lens
- Partner with the privacy engineering teams to understand product goals and provide data which enables us to respond to customer and regulatory data requests
- Mentor and inspire teammates while elevating the impact of the team
- Enable Netflix to effectively manage legal and regulatory risk and compliance while maintaining a high standard of consumer data privacy expectations
COMPENSATION
Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $380,000.00 - $610,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.
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.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. 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.
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Align your portfolio with Netflix's data stack
Netflix's Data Engineering roles emphasize Spark, Flink, Iceberg, and internal tools like Metacat. Tailor your GitHub projects and resume to reflect experience with distributed systems and large-scale batch or streaming pipelines before you apply.
Target open roles by data domain
Netflix structures Data Engineering across domains like Content, Ads, and Studio. Applying to the domain closest to your previous industry experience signals fit faster than applying broadly and strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case with a tighter degree-to-role alignment.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
Netflix sponsors H-1B for Data Engineers, which requires a qualifying bachelor's degree in a specialty field. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from NACES-member evaluators before your offer stage to avoid delays in USCIS filing.
Understand Netflix's cap-exempt filing window
If you're transferring from another H-1B employer to Netflix, USCIS allows cap-exempt portability after your I-140 is approved or after 365 days of post-approval employment. Confirm which situation applies to you when negotiating your start date with the recruiter.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Data Engineer openings by visa type on Migrate Mate to confirm Netflix is actively hiring for your specific status, whether that's H-1B, E-3, TN, or OPT. This saves time targeting roles where sponsorship is confirmed rather than assumed.
Clarify OPT and CPT timelines with your recruiter
If you're on F-1 OPT, Netflix typically expects you to be H-1B eligible in the next lottery cycle. Confirm your OPT expiration date and any STEM extension eligibility before your offer letter is issued so the recruiter can loop in immigration counsel on timing.
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Does Netflix sponsor H-1B visas for Data Engineers?
Yes, Netflix sponsors H-1B visas for Data Engineer roles. The H-1B requires your position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which Data Engineering typically satisfies given its degree requirements in computer science or a related field. Your employer files the petition with USCIS, and approval timelines depend on whether premium processing is used.
How do I apply for Data Engineer jobs at Netflix?
Apply directly through Netflix's careers page or browse open Data Engineer roles filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate. Netflix's interview process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical assessments focused on SQL and data modeling, and system design rounds specific to large-scale pipeline architecture. Tailoring your experience to Netflix's known data platform priorities improves your chances of progressing.
Which visa types does Netflix commonly sponsor for Data Engineers?
Netflix sponsors H-1B, E-3 (for Australian citizens), TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT, J-1, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Data Engineers. The right visa depends on your citizenship and current status. E-3 and TN are often faster to obtain than H-1B since they bypass the annual lottery.
What qualifications does Netflix expect for Data Engineer roles?
Netflix typically looks for strong experience with distributed data systems, proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or Scala, and hands-on work with tools such as Apache Spark or Flink. A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a quantitative field is expected. Experience with streaming data architectures or open table formats like Apache Iceberg is a notable differentiator.
How do I time my application if I'm on F-1 OPT and need H-1B sponsorship?
The H-1B lottery opens in March for an October 1 start date, so you need your offer accepted and your employer registered with USCIS before the lottery window. If you're on STEM OPT, you may have up to 36 months of work authorization to bridge the gap if you miss a lottery cycle. Coordinate your application timeline with Netflix's recruiting team and confirm their immigration counsel is looped in before your offer is finalized.
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