Senior Backend Engineer — Global Streaming & APIs

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netflixMadison (WI)

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Netflix in Madison, USA is seeking a Software Engineer to join our backend teams. You'll apply object-oriented programming skills to design and deliver scalable features that power our programming interfaces, personalization, and distributed cloud services. You'll learn from a highly capable team and contribute to a complex, evolving platform used by millions. You will work independently and with peers, driving features through the full development lifecycle—from requirements to shipping—while

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