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Development Manager jobs at Netflix sit at the intersection of engineering leadership and product delivery, overseeing teams building the platform used by hundreds of millions globally. Netflix has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent for this function across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for qualified candidates.
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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. The Creative Compute and Storage team designs, develops, and delivers technology infrastructure globally for the evolving needs of our creatives. As we continue to expand our content creation globally, we are looking for the best and brightest engineering talent to be part of our growth.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our team is looking for a Senior Systems Development Engineer with deep storage expertise to be part of the development and build-out of our purposefully developed infrastructure platforms. You will own the design, automation, and reliability of the large-scale, high-performance storage systems that sit at the heart of content creation, working with internal engineering teams, technical creatives, production teams, and external vendors around the world to deliver amazing technology experiences for our creative users.
As a member of the team, you will...
- Work with a broad group of engineering teams, internal and external partners, and creative teams to design, develop, implement, and support a broad collection of technology solutions for content creation at Netflix.
- Own the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle of our high-performance storage platforms, including Dell PowerScale (OneFS) and NetApp (ONTAP), spanning file, block, and object workloads across globally distributed sites.
- Automate the full provisioning and configuration lifecycle of storage infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices, treating storage as code with versioned, repeatable, and auditable deployments.
- Build and own observability for the storage fleet, including metrics, logging, tracing, capacity and performance dashboards, and proactive alerting that surface issues before they impact creative users.
- Design and build services to improve experiences and productivity for a broad range of content creative populations (e.g. post-production, animation, visual effects, etc.).
- Work in a uniquely challenging global infrastructure space with challenges far larger than almost any other studio in the world.
- Be empowered to build and develop new solutions to long-standing entertainment industry challenges.
- Be entrusted for developing, scripting, and automating solutions to improve the efficiency and functionality of our production systems. This includes deploying these solutions and ensuring their successful integration within the existing system architecture.
- Participate in storage system upgrades, data migrations, and troubleshooting tasks to maintain optimal system performance. The candidate should be able to identify potential issues, develop effective solutions, and implement them to ensure system reliability and stability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
About You
- You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in building and developing compute, storage, and connectivity tooling to deliver product experiences for end-users.
- You have deep, hands-on expertise operating and automating enterprise storage platforms at scale, with strong production experience in Dell PowerScale / OneFS and/or NetApp / ONTAP (SMB/NFS, snapshots, replication, tiering, quotas, and performance tuning).
- You manage infrastructure as code, with strong Terraform skills (modules, state, providers) and a track record of automating storage and adjacent infrastructure provisioning.
- You are able to dissect large complex systems into sub-components, understanding each component’s additive value to the overall solution and able to optimize them both individually and collectively.
- You have a passion for automation, efficiency and scale; consistently driving operational excellence.
- You have a deep technical understanding of large-scale computing infrastructure; operating systems; high-performance file, block, and object storage technologies (PowerScale OneFS, NetApp ONTAP, and similar); scaled networking challenges; or any of the above.
- You enjoy and can effectively work collaboratively with business and product teams to develop product plans and roadmaps and then are able to own parts of the hands-on implementation of those plans.
- You thrive in identifying high-leverage, high-value work and direct your attention to those opportunities without explicit direction.
- You aim to always be learning new things, working in new spaces, and share this passion with those around you.
- You use data-driven strategies, applying thorough analytics and real-time insights for strategic and operational decisions.
- You strongly uphold observability principles, promoting transparent, measurable outcomes to improve performance and accountability, and you instrument storage systems for deep visibility into capacity, performance, and health.
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 $340,000.00 - $490,000.00.
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. 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.
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Netflix publishes its culture memo publicly. Development Manager candidates who mirror its language around ownership, context over control, and high-performance teams get further in screening than those with generic leadership resumes.
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Confirm your visa type fits Netflix's sponsorship scope
Netflix sponsors several nonimmigrant categories including H-1B, E-3, TN, and J-1. If you're on F-1 OPT, time your application so your OPT end date gives Netflix enough runway to file before USCIS's cap season deadlines.
Prepare a PERM-ready credentials package early
If you're targeting a Green Card through Netflix, the PERM process requires documented foreign degree equivalency. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before your offer stage so you're not scrambling after signing.
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Not all Netflix job postings specify which visa categories they'll support. Migrate Mate lets you filter Development Manager openings at Netflix by the visa types you actually hold, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Negotiate offer timing around H-1B cap windows
H-1B cap filings open in March for an October 1 start. If Netflix extends you an offer in May, your earliest cap-subject H-1B start is the following October. Build this into your negotiation so both sides understand the realistic onboarding timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Netflix sponsor H-1B visas for Development Managers?
Yes, Netflix sponsors H-1B visas for Development Manager roles. Because the H-1B is subject to the annual cap and lottery, your timing matters. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, Netflix can file an H-1B transfer and you can start working immediately upon filing, without waiting for the lottery.
How do I apply for Development Manager jobs at Netflix?
Applications go through Netflix's careers site, but roles don't stay open long. The most effective approach is to browse current openings on Migrate Mate, which filters Netflix's Development Manager listings by the visa categories you're eligible for, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship aligns with your situation before the posting closes.
Which visa types does Netflix commonly use for Development Manager roles?
Netflix sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa (for Australian citizens), TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT, J-1 visa, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas. The right category depends on your nationality and current status. Development Managers who qualify for the E-3 visa or TN visa often see faster timelines since neither involves a lottery.
What qualifications does Netflix expect for Development Manager roles?
Netflix Development Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, plus hands-on experience managing software engineering teams. Netflix places strong weight on judgment, technical depth, and the ability to lead without heavy process. Prior experience at a large-scale streaming, media, or consumer technology company is a common pattern in hires.
How do I time my visa sponsorship process when targeting a Netflix Development Manager role?
If you're on F-1 OPT, start your application at least four to six months before your OPT expires to give Netflix time to complete their hiring process and file before any deadlines. For cap-subject H-1B cases, USCIS opens registration in March, so an offer received after April may not result in a start date until the following October 1.