Technician Jobs at Netflix with Visa Sponsorship

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 launched a new ad-supported tier in November 2022 to offer our members more choice in how they consume their content. Our new tier allows us to attract new members at a lower price point, while also creating a compelling path for advertisers to reach audiences that are deeply engaged. We wrapped up our first two years of the journey and are well into year three with more exciting things to come!

The Ads Engineering Organization builds advertising systems and integrations that power the delivery of ads using our world-class content delivery ecosystem. We deliver ads in a manner that’s thoughtful of our member’s viewing experience and drive great outcomes for advertisers. We also ensure that advertiser brand safety is ensured during serving, and members only see the most appropriate ads for them. We are faced with the enormous ambition of building highly performant advertising systems and delivering high impact to our business by monetizing our incredible slate of content. As one of the newest entrants in the Connected TV advertising space that’s rapidly growing, we seek to build unique value propositions that help us differentiate from the competition and become a market leader in record time.

We're looking for an accomplished and visionary Director, Technical Program Management (TPM) to lead and grow a team of high-performing TPMs across complex areas across Ads Foundations, Supply & Decisioning domains. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in driving the execution of our revenue critical strategic initiatives ensuring seamless collaboration, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. As a seasoned leader, you'll leverage your deep expertise in technical program management to guide multiple senior and staff TPMs, empowering them to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives. You'll be a key strategic partner to our Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, and other Ads stakeholder teams, translating strategic vision into actionable plans and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

- Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a world-class team of Technical Program Managers. Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Strategic Program Leadership: Oversee the planning and reviews, tech planning and execution of multiple complex technical programs across various product domains. Ensure alignment with overall company objectives and product strategy.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a central point of contact and trusted partner for Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, partner engineering orgs and other stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making.
- Operational Excellence: Define, implement, and optimize scalable program management processes, program KPIs and best practices. Drive continuous improvement in program execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Risk Management and Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and organizational risks across programs. Develop contingency plans and drive resolution of critical issues.
- Technical Acumen: Possess a strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architectural concepts, and technical dependencies to effectively guide and support TPMs and engineering teams.
- Influence and Communication: Communicate complex technical information and program status clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, from individual contributors to executive leadership. Influence decision-making at all levels.
- Resource Planning: Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to forecast and allocate TPM resources effectively across various initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 15+ years of experience in technical program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing and mentoring other TPMs.
- Deep expertise in ads platforms spanning supply, demand, and real-time decisioning, with hands-on experience driving programs across auction design, targeting, pacing, optimization, and end-to-end ads architecture.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale, complex technical programs in a fast-paced product engineering environment.
- Demonstrated experience building, growing, and leading high-performing technical program management teams.
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
- Strong technical background with the ability to understand complex architectural concepts and engineering challenges.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

What Sets You Apart?

- A visionary leader who not only sets strategic direction for the TPM function but also empowers and grows a high-performing TPM team.
- An influential partner adept at navigating highly complex, cross-functional initiatives and making critical product/tech trade-offs.
- A proactive force who brings immediate organization to ambiguity and anticipates risks before they impact delivery. A true culture champion who embodies organizational values and drives execution excellence.

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 $630,000.00 - $1,090,000.00.

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.