Lead Backend Engineer, Growth

Netflix is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer, Growth to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Backend Engineer, Growth, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (CST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Netflix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • US work authorization • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently