Full-Time

Data Center Deployment Engineer L4/L5

Engineering Operations, Streaming

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Netflix

Netflix

10,001+ employees

Subscription-based streaming service for entertainment

Compensation Overview

$100k - $720kAnnually

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Los Gatos, CA, USA

Category
IT Project Management
Network Administration
IT & Security
Requirements
  • Proven project management experience with a creative, problem-solving approach.
  • Ability to improve processes and workflows, foster collaboration, and encourage team performance through effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced, cross-time-zone environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Expertise in networking concepts and protocols, including routing, switching, DWDM, and fiber optics.
  • Layer 1 knowledge, including patch panels, fiber optic connectors, optic types, and form factors (e.g., LC, SC, MTP, CFP2, QSFP, SFP+).
  • Deep understanding of power standards, including kW power/heat load, voltage, amperage, and applications of single-phase, three-phase, and DC systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in Edge Networks and Data Centers as a Deployment Engineer or similar role.
  • Experience with server and network hardware configuration, including remote troubleshooting and hands-on installation.
  • Proven ability to manage and work with remote vendors globally.
  • Willingness to travel for quarterly off-sites/on-sites, team syncs, and occasional project site visits, including overnight stays.
Responsibilities
  • Project manage the design, planning, deployment, and refreshing of network and content serving infrastructure at new and existing Open Connect data center points of presence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to orchestrate deployments, deliver capacity, and develop project scopes while ensuring availability and performance.
  • Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation, including rack elevations, power consumption, cabling, run books, and handover documents, capturing all details for planned, installed, and as-built stages of deployments.
  • Create a bill of materials for each project, ensuring all necessary items, including structured cabling, optics, and network gear, are available on-site before rack and stack. Order non-stock items as needed and recommend materials for regular stocking to support efficient future deployments.
  • Manage remote hands vendors, providing clear scopes of work and ensuring adherence to SLAs, performance standards, and seamless execution, onboarding new vendors when necessary.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and architecture teams to develop long-term solutions that enhance network infrastructure and support future growth.
  • Identify and drive improvements in our internally developed management tools and automation processes.
  • Lead complex network upgrades and migrations, ensuring coordination and clear communication throughout.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve networking, power, cooling, and fiber issues in data centers.
  • Remotely configure data center hardware (servers, network appliances, etc.) for operations, including firmware updates, IP addressing, and other settings.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to deployment team members and stakeholders.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of Open Connect Appliance functionality and its integration with network roadmaps.
Desired Qualifications
  • Expertise in system administration, scripting, automation, and optimizing OS/Network performance.
  • Experience designing and prototyping structured cabling.
  • Experience developing remote hands vendor scorecards and metrics.
  • Extensive experience deploying DWDM platforms and a solid working knowledge of high-power optics and attenuation.
  • Experience in web-scale, cloud networking, and hybrid environments.
  • Budget management skills and experience with financial planning for cost-effective deployments.

Netflix provides a streaming service that offers a wide variety of entertainment content, including TV shows, movies, anime, and documentaries. Users can access this content on-demand by paying a monthly subscription fee, which allows them to watch without any advertisements. The service is available on various internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs, game consoles, and mobile devices. Netflix differentiates itself from competitors by continuously updating its content library with new titles each week and offering a specialized children's experience with parental controls to ensure safe viewing. The company's goal is to deliver a seamless and enjoyable viewing experience for a diverse global audience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$100.6M

Headquarters

Los Gatos, California

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Localized content investments boost subscriber growth in non-English speaking regions.
  • Partnerships with educational institutions foster innovation and tap into emerging talent.
  • Mobile streaming expansion in developing countries grows Netflix's subscriber base.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video challenges Netflix's market position.
  • Rising content production costs could pressure profit margins if growth lags.
  • Controversial content airing risks damaging Netflix's brand reputation.

What makes Netflix unique

  • Netflix offers a vast array of ad-free content across multiple genres.
  • The platform provides a specialized children's experience with robust parental controls.
  • Netflix invests in interactive content, enhancing viewer engagement and differentiation.

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Benefits

Free lunches

Up to 12 months' maternity and paternity leave

Unlimited vacation days, within reason

Open working hours (at the California office)

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Mobile phone discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

2%
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